Check-in - Feeling Okay

August 23, 2026··

Half a Xanax to try to sleep. Almost like I’m asleep, but can hear and really not ever have a great sleep. On vacation so had 3 rum drinks and didn’t exercise this weekend.

Mrs Scorpio’s taper progress

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CatinaAug 23

Community AnchorEffexor

I'm sorry you're having difficulty sleeping. It's so hard, I know. Please be cautious about using benzos and alcohol as they can really impede healing from your injury. https://taper.community/thread/3c6f1a16-3d21-4077-9ed5-8267209ffca3 https://taper.community/thread/31d4a5cb-737e-4eec-8449-1894a8a9747c https://taper.community/thread/fad854f7-f9a4-421d-b60f-bf11aa13a251 https://taper.community/resources/blog/how-to-sleep-during-benzo-withdrawal

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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