Hi, I'm Vic247

October 6, 2026··

Looong story short - I failed in a cold turkey trazodone taper, got told its just my disorder's symptoms returning and that it's proof that the meds are working, but at the same time had my meds changed because it's not working!? Now. I'm looking to taper venlafaxine, ziprasidone, and mirtazapine safely and hopefully to find my old self again somewhere along the way. Cheers Vic

Effexor — 75 mg — 6 months — researching taper | Geodon — 80 mg — 6 months — researching taper | Mirtazapine — 15 mg — 3 years, 6 months — reinstated

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Catina4h ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Vic247, welcome! Nice to have you with us. Sorry about your experience with being told false information. You're not alone in being told that it's just "relapse." Have a look around the site, there's lots of helpful information. We look forward to supporting you with your tapers! 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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