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Hi, I'm Sarah Cunningham
June 9, 2026··
Hi, Sarah here. Been tapering for 10 months. I started to struggle when I got down to 12 mg- then went back up to 15- then 16 with no success. Trying to stabilise at the moment. Things are improving slowly. But wow what a journey. I found a great tapering specialist- who is helping me to stabilise before continuing going down. I. Guess I’m here for community - this is a lonely journey. Looking for hope and encouragement, stories of inspiration.
Zoloft — 16 mg — 6 yrs — planning taper | with clinician
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Catina3mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hi @Sarah Cunningham, and welcome!
I can empathize with struggling with getting to lower doses. Coincidentally enough, when I reached 12 mg of my Effexor taper that's when I had a horrific crash. But I updosed by too large an amount after that. I'm glad you only went up a small amount; sometimes that's all we need.
I really glad to hear you've found a knowledgable tapering specialist who can support you!
And reach out here anytime. You're never alone, that's for sure.
This forum is fairly new, so we look forward to adding Success Stories as they happen.
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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Community AnchorEffexor
Hi Sarah! Thanks for joining us. Looking forward to having you in our community!
Im sure you have learned lots on your jouney and have much to teach others in their own journey!
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