Hi @Sunflower...welcome!
I hear the frustration and desperation in your post. First, please don't beat yourself up too much about your calculation error. You have not done permanent damage or ruined the rest of your taper. It has happened to many of us at one time or another.
Your nervous system is just trying to play catch-up with all the recent changes. What it needs right now is stability.
If it were me, I would hold at the 4.2 mg to give your brain enough time to adapt. Five weeks may not be long enough. After you have stabilized, then you can proceed again at a rate you can handle.
Since the bead counting is working better for you, I would stick with that from here on out and not try to switch to another formulation. Your body needs to keep everything stable and consistent right now.
I hope this helps! I know how challenging this process can be, but we're here to help anytime you need to reach out.
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.
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