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76th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay
June 17, 2026··
Slept okey. I honestly felt better today, feelings were there, was able to enjoy a concert of my old school. In between angry and furious about this situation and worrying about stuff. Practiced and worked out. Better i still wait a little before the next taper, don‘t want those shit feelings again so soon and should be sure of the stabilization.
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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Catina3mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Glad you felt a little better today Steve. There's no shame in having to hold a bit longer until your next reduction. Better to go slow than to rush things and then pay for it later, you know?
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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Community AnchorEffexor
Slow and steady wins the race :)
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