Hi, I'm Stuart Cameron

September 10, 2026··

Social worker and psychotherapist with both professional and personal experience with psychiatric medication tapering. I became passionate about this area through my own tapering experience and seeing how difficult it can be to find informed support and practical resources. I’m here to learn from others, share what I can, and hopefully contribute to making the tapering journey a little less isolating.

Historic experience tapering off: Citalopram 20mg | Effexor 75mg | Valium 20mg || "Insanity is the only sane reaction to an insane society" Thomas Szasz

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Catina8d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Stuart Cameron, we're so happy you decided to join Taper Community! We have quite a few medical and mental health professionals here. I think most people who go through tapering and withdrawal can see how much help is needed. That's why this community is so great. Please feel free to jump right in and welcome new members as they join and offer some words of wisdom and encouragement. New member introductions will be under the Introductions tab and individual member Check-Ins are under the Check-Ins tab. We look forward to having you here, especially as someone who has already been through this experience. 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.

Stuart7d ago

WelcomerEffexor · supporting

Thanks Catina!

Historic experience tapering off: Citalopram 20mg | Effexor 75mg | Valium 20mg || "Insanity is the only sane reaction to an insane society" Thomas Szasz

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