68th Effexor Update - Feeling Poor (but better)

July 22, 2026··

taper update

I'm feeling a bit better than I did yesterday. Yesterday the fatigue and depression were so bad I could hardly function. I went to bed early last night and slept well. I'm working around the house today, so the activity is good for me. I hope to exercise later as well.

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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guava37825d ago

Community AnchorAbilify · active

👍

- Risperidone 1mg - 2months
- Prozac - 9 days (adverse reaction)
- Abilify - 15mg -> 10mg -> 7.5mg -> 5mg - 9 months - actively tapering
- Procyclidine 5mg - 9 months - actively tapering
- Propranolol - 20mg - 1 year - holding
- Xanax - 0.25mg - 7 months - holding

Duloxi8425d ago

Community AnchorCymbalta · holding

You've got this. Don't rush anything. 🫶

Cymbalta — 13mg — 17 Jahre — holding -with clinician - 90 mg – 2021: First tapering attempt.
60 mg – 2023: Second tapering attempt.
With a doctor's supervision—but unfortunately, a doctor who doesn't know how to properly taper off an antidepressant.

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