91st Effexor Update - Feeling Poor

September 4, 2026··

I'm still experiencing some dizziness, anxiety, and a headache. I also have a large area underneath my right armpit that is red and itchy. Honestly, I'm struggling a bit. I had a good cry this morning. Yesterday I used that wire head massager and it made me feel even more dizzy. I looked it up and yes, that can be a side effect. My husband liked it, so he said to just keep it for him. SIGH. Oh well, I tried. I'm glad that for some people it's helpful. I'm having a low-key day today just resting and trying to ride this horrible wave of symptoms. I hope everyone is hanging in there okay. 🩷

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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

Horizon11d ago

NavigatorSeroquel · holding

Shame the head massager didn't work for you but good on you for giving it a go. Maybe it will work when you're not dizzy anymore. I hope it goes away soon 🫂🩵

Seroquel — 400— 22 years —down to 100 in 6 months, 100 is taking a lot of time to get used to so resting on 100 for as long as it takes. holding | without clinician

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Catina11d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Thanks @Horizon. I can't believe how powerful it was! Yeah, maybe once this whole ordeal is behind me I can try it again. In the meantime, at least my hubby has a nice relaxing tool for himself lol.

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