96th Effexor Update - Feeling My Reduction!

October 6, 2026··

I'm okay, but I'm staring to feel my two-bead drop. I had crazy anxiety and some insomnia last night. Hopefully tonight will be better. Feeling anxiety today so far.

Catina’s taper progress

View full journey →

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.

1 Reply

HannaPot2h ago

WelcomerMirtazapine · active

Hi Catina, glad your doing good! Just try and do something and walk around and try to get past the anxious feeling. 😃👍🏻👍🏻 Hang in there!

Mirtazapine — 30mg — 12weeks — actively tapering

Join the conversation

Need a clinician who understands tapering?

Browse our map of deprescribing-informed providers worldwide.

Find a Deprescriber