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CatinaStaff

Tapering: Effexor

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24th Effexor Update - Feeling Very good

March 24, 2026Β·Β·
taper update
Feeling pretty darn good today. I did some shopping this morning and was able to do it without any anxiety - woot woot! I plan on getting in some exercise this afternoon. Sending healing vibes to everyone today! 🌸

Catina’s taper progress

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Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

β€œYour 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.

6 Replies

Based Psychiatrist
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Based PsychiatristStaff4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Gotta love when youre doing things that were once a difficulty. Love it Catina!

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

Catina
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CatinaStaff4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Gotta love when youre doing things that were once a difficulty. Love it Catina!" β€” @Based Psychiatrist
Thanks BP. I deserve a little relief after everything I've been through.

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

β€œYour 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.

Steve
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SteveStaff4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor Β· active
Yes you deserve it! Love to hear you are so well 😍

off Stimulants (2000-2013)
off Fluoxetine (2010-2013)
off Lamotrigine (2013-2016)
off Quetiapain (2016-2020)

currently Effexor β€” 33mg β€” 13 years (from 300mg) β€” actively tapering | with clinician

Jules
JulesStaff4mo ago
Community Anchor
Amazing 🀩 shopping with no anxiety is a win!
Catina
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CatinaStaff4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Yes you deserve it! Love to hear you are so well 😍" β€” @Steve
Thank you Steve, I appreciate it! ❀️

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

β€œYour 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.

Catina
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CatinaStaff4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Amazing 🀩 shopping with no anxiety is a win!" β€” @Jules
Yes, it is. It's hard when you're doing something that should be enjoyable, but severe anxiety makes you miserable.

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

β€œYour 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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