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Tapering: Effexor

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Germany, near Frankfurt

75th Effexor Update - Feeling Poor

June 16, 2026··
Sad i‘m sleeping worse again as before (i‘m not taking the 1mg cyproheptadine anymore btw) Falling asleep at about 4am or even later. Also i‘m worrying much and feeling quite unwell, even thought i’d start to panic today?! Sure i‘m trying to distract myself but normally i should be feeling better by now. This 32,5mg border really is a tough one, i‘m kinda scared of not progressing or being stuck with this dosage. I want to do a spermiogramm soon but i honestly don‘t know if i‘d be able to physically. Secretly i hope these issues get finally taken more serious by the medicinal system, i‘m so unbelievably angry. I continue hoping it just needs more time, sleeping better and on to the next 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

1 Reply

Catina
Catina3mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
I'm really sorry you're going through a rough patch right now Steve. You were feeling better not too long ago and it will happen again. Remember, just take things slowly and one day at a time. It's painstakingly slower than we want, but you're doing the smart thing and protecting your nervous system. I understand why you're angry, and I'm right there with you. It's slowly getting more attention, so that's good. Sending you some healing vibes.... Catina 💜

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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