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 17.28 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.