Hi, I'm Amanda

May 18, 2026

I self tapered two years ago while completing a masters degree in clinical mental health counseling. I have a purpose and passion to help others heal and live medication free!

2 Replies

⭐

BasedStaffMay 18

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi Amanda! Thanks for joining us! Its great to see you want to help. The thing we need most is people providing support in posts and sharing their knowledge. If you could join us in supporting the incoming people that would be amazing! Thank you!!

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

⭐

CatinaMay 18

Community AnchorEffexor

HI @Amanda, and welcome to Taper Community! We're getting quite a few medical professionals that are members here, wanting to learn more. Your interest in safe deprescribing and holistic mental health treatment is greatly appreciated! Please feel free to jump in and offer any advice or support to the other members as this community grows. Having people that have successfully tapered is important because it shows that it can be done. Thanks for being here as a member, and we look forward to you sharing your knowledge and experience with everyone! Catina 💜

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 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.

Join the conversation

Need a clinician who understands tapering?

Browse our map of deprescribing-informed providers worldwide.

Find a Deprescriber