Hi, I'm Carolyn

September 24, 2026

I’m Carolyn. Medication was helpful for me for a time. Now, the side effects are problematic. I am eager to continue tapering and continuing to feel better.

Prozac — 30 — 8yrs — actively tapering

3 Replies

AniSep 24

LighthouseZoloft · active

Welcome @Carolyn ! Happy to hear that your medication helped you in the past but also that you are ready to move on. Did you already start reducing the dose? How are you feeling?

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

Gigi‎Sep 24

LighthouseZoloft · active

Hey @Carolyn, welcome and lots of strength on your path!

Withdrawal is not a preview of who you are without the drug.
Zoloft — 10 years, 50 mg — currently 21.5 mg — actively tapering

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CatinaSep 25

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Carolyn, welcome! Great to have you here. If you're not familiar with Hyperbolic tapering, you can learn about it in the Resources section. Here's a quick guide: https://taper.community/resources/blog/hyperbolic-tapering-explained Here is some info about tapering Prozac: https://taper.community/resources/blog/how-to-taper-off-prozac-fluoxetine How has your taper been going so far? If you go to the Symptoms and Self-Care section and click on the Guides tab, there are lots of helpful articles. We look forward to supporting you on your tapering journey! Catina 🌸

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

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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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