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CatinaStaff

Tapering: Effexor

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46th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

April 20, 2026Β·Β·
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Good morning everyone. I slept very well last night, and I think it was because I took a warm bubble bath right before bed. Soaking in the tub has got to be one of my favorite self-care rituals. I love adding Dr. Teal's Lavender bubble bath with Epsom salt. No matter how bad I'm feeling, taking a bath always makes me feel better. I'll choose a bath over a shower any day! I'm still dealing with some dizziness and head constriction/burning today, but at least it hasn't gotten worse. This is the fourth day of having these symptoms. My body is super sensitive to Effexor withdrawal. I experienced severe, long-lasting harm when I missed a dose some years ago, so tapering off is no walk in the park. I thought removing one bead would be easier, but it is what it is. I'm thankful I'm taking things slowly and listening to my body. That is key. I might use a heating pad on my head today. For whoever reads this, I hope you're hanging in there okay too. 🩷

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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.

3 Replies

Based Psychiatrist
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Based PsychiatristStaff3mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hey! Glad to hear! One bead at a time! You can do it!

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Jules
JulesStaff3mo ago
Community Anchor
Happy to hear you slept better last night - sleep is sooo important! Hopefully with it being the 4th day feeling like that, that the light is going soon be shining at the end of that one bead tunnel. Enjoy your day!
Catina
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CatinaStaff3mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Thanks for your support guys....I appreciate it! I hope things improve soon.

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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