Hi, I'm Alaska

October 19, 2026

Hi everyone, I was on zoloft for >3 years, my dosage went up to 200mg. I tried a taper that was too quick and experienced bad withdrawal around 3 months after my last dose. I reinstated at 10mg and am holding that dose for now and getting ready to take the long route for tapering off. Hope to find others with similar experiences and connect with them.

Zoloft — 10mg — 4 years — reinstated

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Peggy Wallace5h ago

LighthouseCymbalta · holding

Hi Alaska: welcome! We are here for your long haul.

In my life, have been on Prozac, Wellbutrin, Amytriptiline, Ambien, Seroquel, Zoloft, pamelor, Nortriptiline, Clonazepam, Suboxone (for insomnia), Effexor, Valium, Trazadone, Zanax, and Gabapentin. These, I remember.
Currently on,Duloxetine 60 mg — 2 yr — holding | without clinician

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Catina1h ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Alaska, welcome to the community! Glad you're holding and will continue a slow Hyperbolic taper when you're ready.

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 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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