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Hi, I'm Ang
May 15, 2026··
Helping my partner taper off of Sertraline after 7 years.
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Catina4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hi @Ang, and welcome to Taper Community!
It's commendable that you're showing interest in supporting your partner. Are they interested in creating an account here too? They'd be able to track their taper and receive support from our members. At any rate, thanks for being here to help them! Do you or your partner have any specific questions?
I created a document to help family members and loved ones better understand psychiatric withdrawal. I hope it helps!
https://taper.community/thread/ecea5d5c-ab7a-43f4-80b2-994bbee9fbf8
Please have a look at the Learn section to read about Hyperbolic tapering. Is your partner working with a doctor who is supportive of their desire to taper?
Let us know how we can help!
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.
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Community AnchorEffexor
Hey Ang! Very noble of you to help your partner. If theres anything we can do to help please let us know
Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.
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Community AnchorEffexor · active
I’m glad you want to help. I hope his symptoms weren‘t as strong until now. More information about his stats (which med, how long on it, dosage) would be valuable. Indeed, as Catina mentioned, it would be great if he would create an account for himself (if he‘s not averse to it), otherwise we‘ll help you both on this journey. It can sometimes be a demanding process for both of you.
I wish you a good landing here and we are looking forward to hear from you.
All the best!
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
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