Hi, I'm M3farm

July 20, 2026··

Tapering,1 year. At 85mg desvenlafaxine. Been on various antidepressants for 25 years. Looking for real experiences, not what the docs/pharmaceutical companies say.

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guava3782mo ago

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)
9 months - actively tapering
- Procyclidine 5mg - 9 months - actively tapering
- Propranolol - 20mg - 1 year - holding
- Xanax - 0.25mg - 7 months - holding

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Catina2mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @M3farm! Welcome...nice to have you here. How has your taper been going so far? We look forward to supporting you on your tapering and healing journey off psychiatric drugs! 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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