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Tapering: Effexor

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Germany, near Frankfurt

48th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

May 13, 2026··
Slept well. The day was pretty good, when the withdrawl started i felt alert and focused, even energized. I really would have liked to stay in that state. Now at night it changes to light desperation and anger, restlessness. I hope it won‘t be that bad the next days. I‘ll probably take a (non-benzo-related) sleep aid (cycloheptadine) for the worst days. Honestly, i don‘t want to go through this anymore 😅 but there is no other sustainable way and the last days after my updosing weren‘t as good either. I just fear unproductive rage. But let‘s see. Have a good night y‘all!

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

1 Reply

Catina
Catina4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
I'm sure things will stabilize soon for you Steve. Good night! 😴

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.”

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