Hi @Kurt W, welcome!
Sorry to hear that your system is so sensitive to reductions. You're doing the right thing with seeking information on how to do this the safe way.
Have you check the Find a Clinician feature on the left sidebar of the site? You can start there.
If you can't find a deprescriber near you and need help with discussing slow tapering with your own doctor, here is some information that will help you:
https://taper.community/thread/dbb2cdbb-bb3d-4bb9-93ab-b33de4a3fd0b
https://taper.community/resources/blog/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-tapering
If your doctor refuses to help you, here are the steps you can take:
https://taper.community/resources/blog/what-to-do-when-your-doctor-refuses-to-taper-you
If worse comes to worse, as long as you keep getting your prescription you can use the knowledge here to taper safely on your own.
https://taper.community/resources/blog/compounding-pharmacy-for-tapering
https://taper.community/drugs/propranolol
Wishing you the best with your upcoming taper! Reach out anytime if you have any other questions.
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.