Hi, I'm Gabriella

August 23, 2026··

Hi! I’m Gabriella. After taking 10ml of lexapro for over 15 years I started my tapering journey in June 2025 (currently holding at 1.35). I’ve been suffering most with gut issues when I lower the dose and I’m currently holding this dose for over a month until I feel ready to drop more

Lexapro — 1.35 — 15 years — actively tapering

2 Replies

guava378Aug 23

Community AnchorAbilify · active

Hi, welcome to the Taper Community and good luck with your taper!

- Aripiprazole / Abilify:
17-May-2026 (15mg -> 10mg)
11-July-2026 (10mg-> 7.5mg
17-Aug-2026 (7.5mg -> 5mg)
28-Sep-2026 (5mg -> 3.6mg)
10 months - actively tapering
- Procyclidine 5mg - 10 months - actively tapering
- Propranolol - 20mg - 13 months - holding
- Xanax - 0.25mg - 8 months - holding

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CatinaAug 23

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Gabriella, welcome! It's good you're holding right now until you feel ready to make another reduction. You're getting so close to the end! Gut issues are so very common during withdrawal. You can check the Symptoms and Self-care section of the forum for advice. Wishing you the best with 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.

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