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callieflower

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honey at bedtime for managing cortisol

April 30, 2026··
Apparently a teaspoon of honey at bedtime can help manage the early morning cortisol spikes. Going to try this starting tonight. https://mieldor.ca/blogs/raw-honey-blog/the-best-time-to-take-raw-honey-for-maximum-health-benefits https://globalrph.com/2025/10/raw-honey-and-early-morning-awakening-clinical-considerations/

Effexor — 225mg — since June 2020 — actively tapering, current dose 112.5mg | (Escitalopram 20mg 2017-2020 prior to Effexor) | Concerta — 18mg — since Nov 2020 — researching taper

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Catina
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Catina4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
This is true! Thank you for sharing this @callieflower. Let us know how it works for you. I think using raw organic honey is best from what I understand. 🍯 🐝 P.S. I just adore your username....very clever!

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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callieflower4mo ago
WelcomerEffexor · active
@Catina thank you, I will update how it goes :) And thanks, my dogs name is Callie and sometimes I call her Callieflower becuase I think its silly and also I love vegetables 🐶

Effexor — 225mg — since June 2020 — actively tapering, current dose 112.5mg | (Escitalopram 20mg 2017-2020 prior to Effexor) | Concerta — 18mg — since Nov 2020 — researching taper

Catina
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Catina4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"my dogs name is Callie and sometimes I call her Callieflower becuase I think its silly and also I love vegetables 🐶" — @callieflower
Cute! We love our animals, don't we? They're the best!

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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callieflower4mo ago
WelcomerEffexor · active
@Catina yes animals are the best! Without her idk how I would handle any of this.

Effexor — 225mg — since June 2020 — actively tapering, current dose 112.5mg | (Escitalopram 20mg 2017-2020 prior to Effexor) | Concerta — 18mg — since Nov 2020 — researching taper

Catina
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Catina4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"animals are the best! Without her idk how I would handle any of this." — @callieflower
Aww I'm so glad you have her. 💜

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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