Hi, I'm Carry

May 4, 2026

I am from Germany. In 2024 I survived nine months of severe akathisia. I am tapering Mirtazapine. It is the last poison I am on and I can wait to get rid of it. I am looking for exchange, community and connection.

Mirtazapine — 1.3 mg — 2 years 2 months — actively tapering | with clinician

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CatinaMay 4

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Carry, and welcome to Taper Community! We're glad you're here. I'm so sorry to hear you suffered so long with severe akathisia. People who haven't experienced it simply cannot imagine. I'm so glad you survived and are better now. We're building a great community of people from all over the world, and we welcome your experience and support! Please let us know how we can best help you. 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.

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BasedStaffMay 4

Community AnchorEffexor

Hey Carry! Thanks for joining us. Congrats on your success so far! Sorry you had to deal with akathisia, what an awful condition. If you could share 1 or 2 tips to the community, what wouldit be?

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

CarryMay 4

WelcomerMirtazapine · active

Hi and thanks for the warm welcome! Currently I am on a ketogenic diet which really helps me with withdrawal symptoms.

Mirtazapine — 1.3 mg — 2 years 2 months — actively tapering | with clinician

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CatinaMay 4

Community AnchorEffexor

"Currently I am on a ketogenic diet which really helps me with withdrawal symptoms." — @Carry

It's great to hear it's helping you! Many people have found it helpful. Feel free to share anything else that you think could benefit other members. 🙂

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