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Tapering: Effexor

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Germany, near Frankfurt

83rd Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

June 28, 2026··
Yesterday (27.06) was better again. I had a little session-gig (we organized it and are opening band) that turned into a nice jamsession, even with a renowned pro Saxophonist. Went well, got invited to more sessions. After, we had a folksfest at the marketplace and a good time, while i struggle to really let loose. Feel quite a little autistic. Anyways, met some friends and we had a good time. I‘m glad i was better on that day. Despite all the stress yesterday and only 3,5h sleep (and another 3,5 nap after, so i‘m good) i feel pretty great today (28.06), but might update that later. I‘m very curious for tomorrow and the day after. Sometimes i seem to crash after those weekends. If not, i guess i might be finally done with this withdrawl-session (more than 4 weeks duration this time). Let‘s see!! Happy Sunday you all!

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

2 Replies

Catina
Catina2mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Happy Sunday Steve! I'm glad you're still functioning fairly well and able to play your music and socialize, even though it's not always easy for you.

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.

Based
BasedStaff2mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Happy sunday! Cheers, thanks for the check in

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