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Tapering: Effexor

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Germany, near Frankfurt

42nd Effexor Update - Feeling Poor

April 20, 2026··
Don‘t want to vent too much. Only few hours sleep. Got a sudden uplifting Energy push at midday and genuinly thought and hoped it would be the switch. But lasted only a few hours and i feel anxious and depressed again. I feel brain damaged, like something has fundamentally changed leading me into these moods again and again. Damn living like this is tough. I really really hope you have a better day. At least i‘m not using Kratom. Worked in the garden, trying to excercise and play instrument now again. But i can‘t imagine how to do a job this way, while i really want to. Hope tomorrow is better again, but i‘m asking myself often how to create success and family with this condition. Wish i never took these pills, guess most of us do here. Have a good one people, trying to get something done now.

Steve’s taper progress

Dose (mg)
Mood (/10)

off Stimulants (2000-2013)
off Fluoxetine (2010-2013)
off Lamotrigine (2013-2016)
off Quetiapain (2016-2020)

currently Effexor — 33mg — 13 years (from 300mg) — actively tapering | with clinician

4 Replies

Based
BasedStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hey Steve, sorry to hear you arent doing well. I know its difficult at times but look how far youve come. Up until recently you were on multiple substances, and now youre basically down to 32.5mg. Its hard, but please dont forget how important sleep is, and how it can make us feel like shit. Wishing you all the best, and sending some good zzz-s you way tonight.

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Jules
JulesStaff5mo ago
Community Anchor
"I feel brain damaged, like something has fundamentally changed leading me into these moods again and again. Damn living like this is tough. I really really hope you have a better day." — @Steve
Sorry you're having such a tough time. I know the feeling when you say you feel brain damaged. I felt the same way too. If you stick with the taper, poco a poco, things will get better.
Catina
Catina5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Oh Steve, I'm sorry you're feeling so badly. It's hard when things get rough, I know. Show yourself some kindness and compassion. It won't always be this way. ❤️

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.

Steve
SteveStaff4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor · active
Thank so much for all the kind answers, it helps on those rough days ❤️

off Stimulants (2000-2013)
off Fluoxetine (2010-2013)
off Lamotrigine (2013-2016)
off Quetiapain (2016-2020)

currently Effexor — 33mg — 13 years (from 300mg) — actively tapering | with clinician

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