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Catina
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CatinaStaff

Tapering: Effexor

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14th Effexor Update - Feeling Fair

March 14, 2026··
taper update
Not feeling too bad today. I was able to attend an in-person meeting this morning and was able to do a bit of socializing. My nervous system has been very slowly able to take on more stress, but it's still a challenge. When you've been on these drugs as long as I have, it takes a long time to peel away the chemical layers so the brain can work normally again. I'm willing go the distance because I'm very motivated to become drug-free. I hope everyone is getting along okay today!

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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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Jules
JulesStaff5mo ago
Community Anchor
Yay for socializing! Although, as an introvert, I’m also, “uugghhh, what do you mean I have to people!?” So.many.layers! But you’ve got the right mindset to peel them in your own time. Onward, one bead at a time.
Catina
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CatinaStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"as an introvert, I’m also, “uugghhh, what do you mean I have to people!?”" — @Jules
Yep, I can relate lol. I'm heavily introverted too.

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
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SteveStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor · active
Love to hear you have these successes. It takes so much time. But repeating to take on these challenges can help so much to break the spell and help healing and socializing. Good night you all!🙂

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

Catina
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CatinaStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"repeating to take on these challenges can help so much to break the spell and help healing and socializing" — @STVE
I agree! Very true.... 👍

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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