2nd Depakote Update - Feeling Okay

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June 7, 2026

Feeling okay. Been having bouts of sedation. Slept something like 13 hours once again. A few more days and we're cutting this one. Hopefully I won't be sleeping 13 hours anymore with less of such a strong sedative.

Wolf’s taper progress

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Prozac — 40 mg — 6 months — holding | Zyprexa — 20 mg — 6 years — holding | Depakote — 600 mg — 8 months — **tapering** | Buspirone — 20 mg — 8 months — holding | with clinician
"If life is painful, start a rebellion and make it good."

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CatinaJun 7

Community AnchorEffexor

"A few more days and we're cutting this one. Hopefully I won't be sleeping 13 hours anymore with less of such a strong sedative." — @Wolf

Yes, I hope so too!

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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BasedStaffJun 8

Community AnchorEffexor

Hey great to hear youre working on the cut. I assume the same will happen once you cut down a little bit on it as well. Keep us updated

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