Hi, I'm Gloria

August 30, 2026

I am looking to get off of Lexapro now that I am not experiencing extreme distress like when I was on it. I am hoping to be able to feel my sadness normally and cry again. I believe this community will help me prepare for tapering off medication and dealing with depression without it.

Lexapro — 5mg — 6 months — researching taper | without clinician

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CatinaAug 30

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Gloria, welcome to Taper Community! Many people find that once they get off these drugs they're able to feel again. There are many non-drug treatments that can help with depression. We'll be happy to help you find what's best for yourself. We look forward to supporting you on your tapering and healing journey! 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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