Hi, I'm Desirose

November 15, 2026

Hello, I'm Desirose. I have completed tapering off of Topamax. I was on Topamax for 1 year 7 months for chronic migraines. I eventually discovered that it was causing severe apathy and feelings of "heaviness". Coming off Topamax has helped tremendously. But now I'm left with trying to get my life back together and reach an emotional baseline.

Topamax — 100 — 1 year 7 months — completed taper | Zoloft — 200 — 6 years — holding | Lamictal — 25 — 5 years — holding | Adderall — 30 — 3 years — holding

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Catina7h ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Desirose, welcome to Taper Community! Thanks for sharing your experience. The brain needs time to adjust back to its baseline. In the meantime, here are some suggestions about things to avoid during this time: https://taper.community/thread/things-to-avoid-or-use-caution-with-during-withdrawal-57d0fb51-6e6e-4517-9d3d-1dd2f2e3880c Also, if you go to the Symptoms and Self-Care section of the forum and click on the Guides tab, you'll find lots of helpful information and tips about how to deal with any withdrawal symptoms. Keep us updated with how things are going. 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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