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CatinaStaff

Tapering: Effexor

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64th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

July 8, 2026Β·Β·
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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 πŸ’œ

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Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

β€œYour 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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Based Psychiatrist
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Based PsychiatristStaff1mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Thanks for the check in Catina! That sounds like a thyroid thing to me. When was your last hormone check?

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CatinaStaff1mo ago
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"That sounds like a thyroid thing to me. When was your last hormone check?" β€” @Based Psychiatrist
My last check was a couple months ago.

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

β€œYour 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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