Hi @Frankie, welcome to Taper Community!
How long have you been off your drug? How are you feeling? That was indeed a very rapid taper your doctor had you do.
When you get a chance, can you create a Drug History Signature for yourself so we can get an overview of your history? You can do this in Settings, which is at the bottom of the left sidebar underneath your profile name & picture. Make sure to "Save" it when you're done. It will then appear at the bottom of all your posts. See mine as an example. Thanks so much!
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.
You have the option of either leaving things as is, or if symptoms are severe you can try reinstating a very tiny dose to stabilize things so you can taper more slowly. Let us know your thoughts.
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.