Hi, I'm Brettle

November 10, 2026

Gudday, I was diagnosed or “mis “ with agoraphobia 35 years ago, I’ve been on clomipramine since then in varying doses,25 mg for a long time,down to 10 mg ,holding for now🤓

Clomipramine — 10 mg — 35 years approx — actively tapering | without clinician

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Catina2d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi Brettle, welcome to Taper Community! Sorry about the misdiagnosis, but I'm glad you realize that now. How has your taper been going? Are you tapering Hyperbolically? Things may get more challenging the closer you get to 0, so take your time and slow things down if you need to. Wishing you the best! Catina 💜 https://taper.community/drugs/clomipramine https://taper.community/resources/blog/anafranil-clomipramine-withdrawal-guide

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.

Brettle14h ago

Clomipramine · active

Thank you catina, I’m on 10 mgs now ,i was going to just go to 5 mgs after a 2month period then 1 mg a month till finish . However after reading more on here since ,I may reconsider that strategy!!. Got the imaginary itchys and a bit of insomnia at the moment,joy. I’m an adoptee with a history of early childhood trauma,cptsd,etc Maybe undiagnosed audhd??. I’m currently taking various supplements and trying to do rhythmic movement therapy which is proving beneficial. My nervous system is shot to hell but viewed through the lense of my early trauma, my life ,mind etc is starting to make sense. At 56 I might be able to find myself and peace?🤓.

Clomipramine — 10 mg — 35 years approx — actively tapering | without clinician

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Catina7h ago

Community AnchorEffexor

I'm glad you're rethinking your taper and are going to adjust things a bit. Slower is faster in the end. I'm sorry to hear about your struggles with trauma. That's how many people end up on psychiatric drugs. You might appreciate this article. I hope it speaks to you: https://www.madinamerica.com/2019/01/psychological-injury-model/ What supplements are you taking? There are some to be cautious with when tapering. https://taper.community/thread/57d0fb51-6e6e-4517-9d3d-1dd2f2e3880c We're here to support you every step of the way! ❤️

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