Hi Diane here. Managed to discontinue Effexor after 30 years on it. It's been six months now and every day my iq and motivation increase. Clonazapam reduction of 25% to .75 mg. Have been on it 35 years.
Klonopin — .625 mg nightly — 30 years —
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"Coming off of Effexor has taken 5.5 years and it was the hardest but most worthwhile endeavor so far." — @Diane MHi Diane, and welcome! What an incredible feat you accomplished. You're my hero!
"Regulating raw emotions and getting to know who I am are full time jobs. Getting out of the house is a new challenge that I look forward to beating." — @Diane MThis makes sense after being on these drugs for so long. You're finally getting the chance to find out who you really are, and I'm sure it's both scary and exciting at the same time. Just take baby steps and soon you'll be able to reach your goals.
"I was iatrogenically harmed several years ago when doctor abruptly stopped prescribing it and as a result did not sleep for 7 nights, and was subsequently admitted to the psych ward." — @Diane MI'm soooo sorry to hear this! I've been in a psych ward twice, and both times were due to AD withdrawal. I don't understand how doctors can justify ripping people off their drugs like that. I'm sorry you're struggling with your sleep. There's some information about Insomnia in the Symptoms and Self-Care section that I hope will help. Glad to have you here, and I hope we can be a good support to you! We're here whenever you need to reach out. Catina ❤️
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.
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.
off Stimulants (2000-2013)
off Fluoxetine (2010-2013)
off Lamotrigine (2013-2016)
off Quetiapain (2016-2020)
currently Effexor — 33mg — 13 years (from 300mg) — actively tapering | with clinician
"Effexor withdrawl in my experience is evil aswell as getting off Benzos" — @SteveI agree with this! I was able to taper a benzo without any difficulty; for me, the Effexor has been much worse.
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.
"Coming off of Effexor has taken 5.5 years and it was the hardest but most worthwhile endeavor so far." — @Diane MWelcome to the community, Diane. Coming off Effexor is one of the hardest things to you - kudos on doing that, especially after 30 years of being on it!
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