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Mrs Scorpio

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Hi, I'm Mrs Scorpio

August 23, 2026··
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Hi long time user of various antidepressants for general anxiety. Over 40 years. I have tapered quickly off of Lexapro. Was no longer working. Just a month with the assistance of ketamine. One year off and feeling pretty bad. Insomnia. Internal tremor, brain fog , intrusive thoughts I do weekly talk therapy. Just did a Genesight test. Started Accupuncture. I do yoga every day and am mindful. Thinking of reinstating as this is no way to live. I’m functional and look great on the outside.

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Catina
CatinaStaff7h ago
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Hi @Mrs Scorpio, welcome to Taper Community. I really feel for the position you're in. Rapidly tapering off a drug after being on various antidepressants for so long can be really hard on the nervous system. It can take quite a long time for the brain to reach homeostasis again. If it were me, I would tread cautiously in regard to other treatments since your CNS is sensitive. From what I've learned, time and patience are the biggest healers when it comes to surviving psychiatric drug withdrawal. Things like therapy and gentle exercise can definitely help. Regarding reinstatement, it's best when it's done within the first month. The sooner the better. I'm not saying it can't work at all, but reinstating at such a late date could have unexpected results. I'm not trying to scare you, just inform you. Here is the information about reinstatement if you'd like to take a look at it: https://taper.community/thread/affd8e83-2361-4973-8f07-76d16744448a https://taper.community/resources/blog/reinstating-after-failed-cold-turkey The fact that you're functional is a good sign that things will continue to improve as time goes on. As I said, healing from an injury like this takes time. As far as managing any symptoms, check the Symptoms and Self-Care section. There are lots of helpful tips there. We can't tell you what to do, but if it were me I would keep things as simple as possible and just allow time to do its healing. https://taper.community/thread/57d0fb51-6e6e-4517-9d3d-1dd2f2e3880c https://taper.community/resources/blog/protracted-withdrawal-syndrome-explained 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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