Hi, I'm Kathy d

July 19, 2026

I am seeking support and advice on tapering I have been on 4 different antidepressants beacause of it pooping out. I want to be free of them forever. Current med is Prozac 20 mg.

Prozac — 20mg — 15 uears — researching taper | without clinician

4 Replies

guava378Jul 19

Community AnchorAbilify · active

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

DuloxiJul 19

Community AnchorCymbalta · holding

Hi Kathie, Welcome to the community! I highly recommend checking out the resources section, especially the information about the tapering process and hyperbolic tapering. It really helps you understand how these medications behave during withdrawal and how to minimize or avoid withdrawal symptoms as much as possible. It's also a good idea to document your tapering journey so you can track your progress and spot patterns over time. Wishing you all the best and every success with your tapering journey! 🫶

Cymbalta — 17,5mg(12mg) — 17 Jahre — holding -with clinician - 90 mg – 2021: First tapering attempt.
60 mg – 2023: Second tapering attempt.
With a doctor's supervision—but unfortunately, a doctor who doesn't know how to properly taper off an antidepressant.

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BasedStaffJul 19

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi Kathy welcome! If you dont have a taper plan, check out the taper planner where you can create a schedule and edit it as needed be. Keep us updated on how youre doing with check ins! Dont hesitate to ask questions, share your knowledge or welcome new members :)

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

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CatinaJul 19

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Kathy d! Welcome. Nice to have you here. Wishing you all the best with your taper and being free of psych drugs once and for all! Catina 💜

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 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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