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2nd Effexor Update - Feeling Okay
August 25, 2026··
Feeling okay. But the brain zaps are awful.
Kimi MUU’s taper progress
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Mood (/10)
Effexor — 37.5 — 12 years — actively tapering
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Catina24d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
So sorry! Here is some information that I hope will help you understand what's going on:
https://taper.community/thread/f69cbed7-2370-4a27-ab44-b545d5e75c4e
https://taper.community/resources/blog/what-are-brain-zaps
Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 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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