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CatinaStaff

Tapering: Effexor

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Adding "Depression" as a Symptom

July 28, 2026··
Could you add "depression" to the list of symptoms during check-in? I've been experiencing it a lot lately. Thank 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.

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Duloxi8419d ago
Community AnchorCymbalta · holding
I'm so sorry you're going through depression right now, Carina. I truly hope—and believe—that you'll start to see improvement again soon. 🌻

Cymbalta — 13mg — 17 Jahre — holding -with clinician - 90 mg – 2021: First tapering attempt.
60 mg – 2023: Second tapering attempt.
With a doctor's supervision—but unfortunately, a doctor who doesn't know how to properly taper off an antidepressant.

Catina
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CatinaStaff19d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
I hope so @Duloxi84. I have mainly dealt with anxiety; the depression and fatigue are somewhat new symptoms, but I'm not sure if they're related to withdrawal or my thyroid and low Vitamin D. I get those checked again in September. Thanks for your encouragement! 🩷

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 Psychiatrist
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Based PsychiatristStaff19d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Ill get on it!

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

Catina
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CatinaStaff19d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Ill get on it!" — @Based Psychiatrist
You're the best BP....thank 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.

Catina
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CatinaStaff19d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
I'm thinking that maybe I didn't explain things correctly before. Is it possible to add depression to the choices of symptoms you can click on when you do a check-in? Here is a list of what you can currently choose: image

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 Psychiatrist
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Based PsychiatristStaff18d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Done!

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

Catina
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CatinaStaff17d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Done!" — @Based Psychiatrist
I see it now, thanks so much! 👍

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.

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