43rd Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

April 21, 2026

7,5h sleep. Good. Most of the day was okey, a little strange though. Had a little gig in the evening that drove me mad, i will quit that band. Sadly my focus was also very low. Feel a little lost. Try to have a good night and hope i‘m finally reregulated tomorrow.

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

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CatinaApr 21

Community AnchorEffexor

"7,5h sleep. Good. Most of the day was okey" — @Steve

I'm so glad!

"Had a little gig in the evening that drove me mad, i will quit that band" — @Steve

Oh no, sorry to hear that. You certainly don't need extra stress right now.

"Sadly my focus was also very low. Feel a little lost." — @Steve

Sorry you're feeling this way Steve. These things can happen when our brain is trying to adjust. It's not you.

"Try to have a good night and hope i‘m finally reregulated tomorrow." — @Steve

Wishing you a good night and a better tomorrow! 🩷

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.

JulesStaffApr 22

Community Anchor

Sorry you're having such a rough time. I know it may not seem like it right now, but it will get better. Hang in there 🙂

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