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Community AnchorEffexor

😢 I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with such awful things Steve. You're right, it's terrible what these drugs can do. Just remember it's taking you to a much better place. I hope you feel better soon.... 🩵

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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BasedStaff3mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hang in there my friend. Remember windows and waves. This too shall pass and youll be onto bigger and better things.

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

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SteveStaff3mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor · active

This is indeed direct withdrawl, i‘m scolding and pacing around feeling like being torn apart from the inside. This is just 1 bead. But i know this is also the process and stimulus to the brain having to adapt. I want to see people get sued and thrown in jail for having done this to people, i‘m furious how this pain can be neglected by officials. God i want relationships, sex and career instead of this continous suffering! And i won‘t even be able to file for an unemployment benefit as afaik this condition is not acknowledged. I don‘t even want that money either, i want to work and live! Okey, i‘m sorry for this venting but i‘m in pain. I know it will subside and i will be happy again, it always has! But the rage and despair over this sick unfair world is 100%.

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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SteveStaff3mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor · active

Took my capsule at midday and laid down and it‘s better now! Phew.

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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BasedStaff3mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Youre totally right, its really cruel whats being done to people. You are very smart and capable and your time will come my friend. Trust the process and you will make it there :)

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

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SteveStaff3mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor · active

❤️💪👍

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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Catina3mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

It pains me to know how badly you're suffering Steve. I'm so glad you were able to get some relief. It's criminal what these drugs can do, and I'm sorry we're both stuck on such a dangerous drug.

"I know it will subside and i will be happy again, it always has!" — @Steve

Yes, it will subside and pass....keep reminding yourself of that. We're here whenever you need a listening ear, please know that! (((HUGS))) 💝

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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SteveStaff3mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor · active

Thank you so much Catina ❤️ it‘s better now!

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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Catina3mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

"Thank you so much Catina ❤️ it‘s better now!" — @Steve

I'm so glad! Remind yourself that every bad symptom passes eventually. That's what I try to do myself. Sending you healing vibes.

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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