Hi @Adrienne Coleman, nice to have you here. Welcome!
I'm sorry that your doctor put you on a dependence-forming drug for insomnia. I'm glad you're taking things slowly and listening to your body. We have some helpful information about muscle pain if you'd like to take a look:
https://taper.community/thread/4b24f178-40ff-4176-bff3-44b116e205d4
https://taper.community/resources/blog/muscle-pain-and-tension-during-withdrawal
We look forward to having you here so you can successfully get off this drug and find more holistic ways to better your health.
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.