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Hi, I'm Gillian
May 22, 2026··
Hi I’m Gillian
I successfully tapered after many yrs on multiple medications 15+ years ago
Continuing to get happier and healthier every year since
Here to support and find others to share experience strength strength and hope with loved ones (known and yet to meet) making the journey now❤️🩹
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Catina3mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hi there @Gillian! How wonderful of you to be here. Congrats on getting off numerous medications; that's quite a feat and will be encouraging to our fellow members. Feel free to jump in and offer your input, support, and suggestions since we're trying to grow this community to become a haven of information and encouragement.
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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Community AnchorEffexor · active
Great you accomplished tapering off and getting better! It‘s a blessing having more people here encouraging other taperers on their journey 💪💪🙏
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
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Community AnchorEffexor
Hey Gillian! So happy youre here. Your input will be fantastic for others. Which meds did you taper?
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