Hi, I'm Clarence

May 17, 2026··

Gonna fill this out later cause it's exhausting to tell my story over and over. Just want to look around anf check things out here :)

Lithium (carbonate / citrate) — 300 — 18 years — holding | Lamictal — 150 — 16 years — holding | Seroquel — 25 mg as needed for sleep — 15 years — holding | Trazodone — 5 mg as needed for sleep — 5 years — holding | Klonopin — .5 mg as needed for sleep — 15 years — holding | without clinician

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Catina4mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hey @Clarence, and welcome! No pressure with anything at all....relax...and have a look around the site. We go at our own pace here! When you're ready, we'd love to hear some more about your experience. 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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BasedStaff4mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi Clarence, take your time, or no need to tell the full sotry if you dont feel like it. You can let us know how youre doing in real time via the my taper tab!

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