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4th Paxil Update - Feeling Fair
April 11, 2026··
Feeling fair. Finally bought all the equipment for hyperbolic tapering. First day at 2.2mg. I was already feeling better on 2.5mg though.
Lost summer’s taper progress
Paxil
Mirtazapine
Mood (/10)
Paxil — 2.5 — 24 years — reinstated | Mirtazapine — 15mg — 3 — reinstated | Valium — 2.5 — 7 months — actively tapering | without clinician
Also tapering Tapentadol and dexamphetamine
3 Replies
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Community AnchorEffexor · active
Good preperation is key, well done! Don‘t taper too many meds at once. If found dexamphetmine more easy to taper and i believe the tapentadol might help a little to curb withdrawl symptoms while i think it might also be easier to taper off than SSRI. I‘m not a clinician but i would be interested in how many meds you are actively tapering right now. Stay safe, do it slow one after another and write about your progress 👍💪
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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Community AnchorEffexor · active
Wow thats a lot you accomplished!👍 Please stay cautious to not catch a crash my friend. Do you feel the amphetamine stays active too long, like sleep problems? As those are also very common in Antidepressant withdrawl.
I‘m rooting for your success 👍
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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