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Hi, I'm Delanee

April 1, 2026··
Was tapered off lexapro incorrectly way too fast currently holding at 2.5mg due to destabilization. I am here to support others as well as be supported in this rough time.

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Based
BasedStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hey Delanee! Welcome and happy to have you here! What was the speed of the taper last time?

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Catina
Catina5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hi Delanee, glad to have you here! I'm sorry to hear your Lexapro taper was too rapid. I got destabilized by a rapid taper of Venlafaxine (Effexor), so I can relate. What symptoms are you dealing with? How long have you been holding at 2.5 mg? Give your brain as much time as it needs to stabilize. A nice long hold will make the rest of your taper smoother. When you get a chance, add a signature to your profile so we can see your drug and taper history. Thanks! We look forward to supporting you through the rest of your taper. 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.

Steve
SteveStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor · active
Great you are here! Many of us realized what harsh effect a too fast taper can have, sometimes the recovery needs longer than you‘d expect even when dosing up again. At lower doses it‘s really important to find your new possible taper steps as receptor occupancy reduces way more then before. I wish you the best of success, share your story with us, everyone deserves support on these exceptional taper journeys! 💪👍

off Stimulants (2000-2013)
off Fluoxetine (2010-2013)
off Lamotrigine (2013-2016)
off Quetiapain (2016-2020)

currently Effexor — 33mg — 13 years (from 300mg) — actively tapering | with clinician

Jules
JulesStaff5mo ago
Community Anchor
"Was tapered off lexapro incorrectly way too fast" — @Delanee
Welcome Delanee, we're happy to have you here. Sorry you went through a taper incorrectly, it happened to me too, with Effexor and it was miserable. How can we support you?

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