85th Effexor Update - Feeling Poor

August 20, 2026··

taper update

Not feeling the best today. I feel very depressed and irritable. Anxiety is not too bad, it's the other things that are more prominent at the moment. I did sleep well last night though. I'm hoping that I can motivate myself to exercise sometime today. Sending everyone healing vibes. One day at a time! Healing is never linear, that's for sure. 🤪

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.

2 Replies

Azul3d ago

NavigatorKlonopin · active

I'm feeling same today. Healing is not linear, I try to hold onto that. Going through it is one of the hardest things to do. I don't know what else to say Catina. I hear you... I hear you. And I really hope evey person get the healing that they (us) deserve.

Klonopin — 1,75mg — 6 months — actively tapering

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CatinaStaff2d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Thanks @Azul, I appreciate your heartfelt words. 💜

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