Always remember to eat right!

June 29, 2026

I started this taper after I had been dieting for almost a year, and eating healthy is even more important for me now. Your nervous system is repairing, so give it as much help as you can. I try to avoid caffeine and alcohol, and I've gotten into magnesium foods. I like to consult this list: https://drteralyn.com/food-for-the-fight-how-to-support-your-brain-through-nutrition-while-tapering-off-antidepressants/ Obviously I'm not a doctor or dietician. Just friendly advice.

Zoloft — 112.5 — 20 years — actively tapering

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CatinaJun 29

Community AnchorEffexor

Thanks for sharing this Lita! I love Dr. Teralyn, she's amazing! Yes, giving our brains the right nutrition is so important.

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 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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