4th Effexor Update - Feeling Bad - Mar 4

March 4, 2026··

Posted in:Effexor (Venlafaxine)Support

Having lots of anxiety. I'm going to take it easy today and do some relaxing self-care.

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Dose (mg)

Mood (/10)

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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BasedStaffMar 4

Community AnchorEffexor

Good plan! whats on the schedule?

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CatinaMar 4

Community AnchorEffexor

"whats on the schedule?" — @Based Psychiatrist

As little as possible lol. I did do some Bible study for a weekly meeting that I have tonight. I'd like take a walk outside since the weather isn't too bad today. My Vitamin D levels are very low and I can't tolerate supplements since my CNS is so sensitive, so I have to increase it by using natural things like sunlight and eating lots of salmon!

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BasedStaffMar 5

Community AnchorEffexor

"I did do some Bible study for a weekly meeting that I have tonight." — @Catina

Wonderful!

"sunlight and eating lots of salmon!" — @Catina

loveeee salmon. I used to go fishing for salmon all the time

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OxycoffinMar 16

Navigatorother · planning

Self care is so important! I hope you were able to relax. Going on walks always makes me feel so much better :)

other — 45 mg — Years — planning taper | with clinician

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CatinaMar 16

Community AnchorEffexor

"Self care is so important! I hope you were able to relax. Going on walks always makes me feel so much better :)" — @Oxycoffin

It really is. I was able to go on a walk with my husband and it was very relaxing. We try to walk as much as we can. I love walking because it's free, anyone can do it, and it has so many health benefits. It's a win-win! 👍

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