Hi, I'm Mohammed

April 24, 2026

I am 34 years old, an electrical engineer. I have been using psychiatric medications for eight years, but intermittently. I suffer from severe obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is hereditary.

Zoloft — 1 — holding | without clinician

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CatinaApr 24

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi Mohammed, and welcome to Taper Community! It's nice to see members from all over the world. I'm sorry about your history with OCD. Are you planning on tapering off your Zoloft? Please let us know how we can help. We look forward to supporting you! 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.

JulesStaffApr 25

Community Anchor

"I suffer from severe obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is hereditary." — @Mohammed

Hi Mohammed, welcome 🙂 I hear you about the OCD. It can show up in families, though I tend to think the picture may be bigger than heredity alone, including environment and survival patterns. Just something I think about for all mental illnesses. Let us know how we can help you through your taper journey. Also checkout the resource section for all kinds of great info! Take care.

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