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64th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay
July 8, 2026Β·Β·
taper update
Yesterday was an interesting day. I was sitting down reading in the afternoon when I started feeling severely fatigued and lethargic. I couldn't keep my eyes open! I headed for bed and my body completely shut down for a few hours.
The last time I remember feeling something like that was when I used to have PMDD and the fatigue would get so overwhelming I would have to nap for a couple hours.
It could be related to withdrawal, but I also need to consider that my thyroid and low Vitamin D level could be playing a part too. I'm getting both things checked again in September.
So because I napped, it was very hard trying to fall asleep last night...but I finally did and slept well after that.
I'm due for another reduction in another week, and I still plan on doing that.
I hope everyone is getting along okay today! Check in when you can.
Catina π
Catinaβs taper progress
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Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg
βYour brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.β
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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