62nd Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

May 27, 2026

Slept well 7,5h again but fell asleep pretty late. Today was worse than yesterday, a little angry and more worries. Anyways, tomorrow i do the next tapering step, 1 bead. Still undecided on which degree Programm but need to decide in the next days. A lot to prepare for the bands and the day is over too soon 😄 Until tomorrow, good night.

Steve’s taper progress

Dose (mg)

Mood (/10)

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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CatinaMay 28

Community AnchorEffexor

"tomorrow i do the next tapering step, 1 bead" — @Steve

Hope all goes well Steve!

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 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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BasedStaffMay 28

Community AnchorEffexor

"Anyways, tomorrow i do the next tapering step, 1 bead" — @Steve

One bead at a time!! Lets go bro!

"A lot to prepare for the bands" — @Steve

The beauty of life :)

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