Hi @Ale, welcome! Taper Community will always be #1 in my book because it is free for everyone. Yes, these tapering clinics can be extremely expensive!
When you get a chance, add a Drug History signature to your profile. It will then appear at the bottom of all your posts. You can do that here:
https://taper.community/settings
For long-term users like yourself, it's best to taper very slowly. Your brain has been used to this drug for decades, so it's going to take time to adjust to having less of the drug.
If you're not familiar with Hyperbolic tapering, you can read about it in the Resources section on the left sidebar of the site.
https://taper.community/resources/blog/cymbalta-tapering-guide
https://taper.community/thread/d41182b4-060b-4c2e-a1e8-da9e6777d7e5
https://taper.community/thread/57d0fb51-6e6e-4517-9d3d-1dd2f2e3880c
https://taper.community/resources/blog/tapering-after-decades-use
We look forward to supporting you with your taper!
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.