Hi, I'm Wendy

June 25, 2026

I’ve been on an antidepressant for 30 years. After listening to a podcast regarding the long term effects of certain medications as well as simply not wanting to put anything my body I don’t need, I decided to seek out support. I want to use hyperbolic tapering to go off my medication. I’m hoping to find a provider to support me in doing so.

Wellbutrin — 150 — 30 years? — holding | without clinician

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CatinaJun 25

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi Wendy! Welcome.... Have you used the Find a Provider section on the left side to search for a provider near you? Let us know if you have problems finding one. Catina

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 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.

WendyJun 29

WelcomerWellbutrin · holding

I did find a provider which would have be virtual but I would like to know about cost for initial consult as well as insurance coverage?

Wellbutrin — 150 — 30 years? — holding | without clinician

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CatinaJun 29

Community AnchorEffexor

"I did find a provider which would have be virtual but I would like to know about cost for initial consult as well as insurance coverage?" — @Wendy

Perhaps you can contact them to find this out. We don't have that specific information here on the site. Let us know how things go!

guava378Jul 1

Community AnchorAbilify · active

Good luck with your taper!

- Aripiprazole / Abilify:
17-May-2026 (15mg -> 10mg)
11-July-2026 (10mg-> 7.5mg
17-Aug-2026 (7.5mg -> 5mg)
28-Sep-2026 (5mg -> 3.6mg)
11 months - actively tapering
- Procyclidine 5mg - 11 months - actively tapering
- Propranolol - 20mg - 14 months - holding
- Xanax - 0.25mg - 9 months - holding

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