Hi, I'm Bob W

September 24, 2026··

I want to taper off my SSRI that I’ve been on for 10 years. I’m a bit intimidated by the process but am motivated to make it happen!

Celexa — 20 — 10 years — actively tapering | without clinician

3 Replies

AniSep 24

NavigatorZoloft · active

Hi @Bob W! Welcome to the community. Yes, it can be intimidating for sure but it's great that you are reaching out, looking for a safe way to taper from the start

Zoloft — current 2.8 mg — 6 years — actively tapering - tapered from 50 mg

Gigi.0809Sep 24

NavigatorZoloft · active

Hi @Bob, and welcome here! You will find a lot of good resources on this page. It has helped me a lot so far!

Withdrawal is not a preview of who you are without the drug.
Zoloft — 10 years, 50 mg — currently 22.5 mg — holding

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CatinaSep 25

Community AnchorEffexor

Welcome @Bob W! Great to have you here. Have a look around the site, there's lots of helpful information. 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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