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41st Depakote Update - Feeling Fair
August 15, 2026··
taper update
Feeling fair. No specific symptoms.
My doctor is kind of right in the sense that holding the current dose may be best for me. Those meds have surprisingly few side effects and I must avoid seasonal depression this winter.
Wolf’s taper progress
Dose (mg)
Mood (/10)
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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"My doctor is kind of right in the sense that holding the current dose may be best for me" — @WolfHolding is an important part of the tapering process. Do what's best for yourself Wolf. Have you looked into getting a light box to help your depression in the winter? Many find it helpful.
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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