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CatinaStaff

Tapering: Effexor

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USA

63rd Effexor Update - Feeling Poor

July 6, 2026Β·Β·
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It's been awhile since I've made an update. My last bead reduction was 6/15/26. I'm definitely feeling the cut. It's crazy how such a small reduction can have such a great effect. I'm thankful I'm taking my taper so slowly! I just happen to have a very sensitive nervous system, and I've been on psych drugs for decades so it's going to take time for my body to balance out again. For the most part I've been sleeping well, but last night I had some heart palpitations and periods of insomnia. Overall, I'm really lacking energy. I feel irritable and a bit moody. I did experience some dizziness for a few days, but that has since improved (thank goodness!). I'm grateful to be a part of this community where I can help others with their own issues. It not only helps them, but it helps me too and keeps my mind off of myself. Sending everyone lots of love, support, and healing vibes! This journey may be hard, but it's worth it. Catina πŸ’œ

Catina’s taper progress

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Mood (/10)

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

β€œYour 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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guava3781mo ago
Community AnchorAbilify Β· active
Thinking of you, Catina! Sucks about the low energy and bad sleep, but glad the dizziness passed at least. Love what you said about how helping others keeps your mind off things. You really do so much for this place. We're so lucky to have you on the staff team here. Hang in there!

- Risperidone 1mg - 2months
- Prozac - 9 days (adverse reaction)
- Abilify - 15mg -> 10mg -> 7.5mg -> 5mg - 9 months - actively tapering
- Procyclidine 5mg - 9 months - actively tapering
- Propranolol - 20mg - 1 year - holding
- Xanax - 0.25mg - 7 months - holding

Catina
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CatinaStaff1mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Thank you! I really appreciate your kind words. It takes all of us to make this community great, and if I can have a share in that then that makes me happy! 😊

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

β€œYour 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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