63rd Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

May 29, 2026

Slept well yesterday, late falling asleep. Today also late falling asleep and 9,5h sleep. Thats pretty long and i need to curb that. So far i don‘t really feel the taper, only in the morning with the feeling of kind of being in danger. But that clears soon after waking up. Having a lot to do and feel like there is not enough time 😄 Having a concert today (attending, not playing) and some events tomorrow. Hope everything goes well. Have a nice day!

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 29

Community AnchorEffexor

"So far i don‘t really feel the taper, only in the morning with the feeling of kind of being in danger. But that clears soon after waking up." — @Steve

I'm glad it's agreeing with you!

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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