5th Effexor Update - Feeling Poor - Mar 5

March 5, 2026··

Still having quite a bit of anxiety due to some recent stress. My nervous system has a hard time dealing with stressful events, and it takes me a long time to recover. The goal for today is to do some vagus nerve exercises and get in some quality physical exercise.

Catina’s taper progress

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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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