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Community AnchorEffexor

Hi Chris! Welcome to Taper Community.... it's wonderful to have you here! @Dominic is another member who is tapering Duloxetine, so you may want to connect with him. We look forward to supporting you during your tapering and healing journey! 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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Stefan86Jul 9

LighthouseZoloft · active

Hi and welcome. I hope you will find here support and you can taper successfully :)

Zoloft — 25 — 3 years — actively tapering | Seroquel — 100 — 3 years — holding | Trazodone — 50 — 4 years — actively tapering | with clinician

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guava378Jul 9

Community AnchorAbilify · active

Welcome to the Taper Community!

- 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)
10 months - actively tapering
- Procyclidine 5mg - 10 months - actively tapering
- Propranolol - 20mg - 13 months - holding
- Xanax - 0.25mg - 8 months - holding

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DominicJul 23

NavigatorCymbalta · active

Hey Chris, I also sent you a message on your most recent post. I was wondering, were you prescribed the standard dose of 60mg? Let me know.

Cymbalta — 5.2mg — 6 years — actively tapering | without clinician

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DuloxiJul 23

Community AnchorCymbalta · holding

Hi Dominic, Seventeen years ago, I was started on 30 mg, and then my dose was increased to 60 mg. At times, when my symptoms got worse again, I even took 90 mg and 120 mg. But even at those doses, I still had problems from time to time. Back then, I had no idea how much rapid dose changes could affect the nervous system. Is it possible to send private messages here? I'd really be interested to hear how you're doing on 5.2 mg and what your tapering journey has been like.

Cymbalta — 17,5mg(12mg) — 17 Jahre — holding -with clinician - 90 mg – 2021: First tapering attempt.
60 mg – 2023: Second tapering attempt.
With a doctor's supervision—but unfortunately, a doctor who doesn't know how to properly taper off an antidepressant.

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CatinaJul 23

Community AnchorEffexor

@Duloxi84, You can send a message here: https://taper.community/messages

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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DuloxiJul 24

Community AnchorCymbalta · holding

@Catina , How can I send someone a private message? Unfortunately, not everyone I follow shows up for me. Is there a feature for that?

Cymbalta — 17,5mg(12mg) — 17 Jahre — holding -with clinician - 90 mg – 2021: First tapering attempt.
60 mg – 2023: Second tapering attempt.
With a doctor's supervision—but unfortunately, a doctor who doesn't know how to properly taper off an antidepressant.

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DominicJul 24

NavigatorCymbalta · active

Hey Chris, e-mail me: [email protected] I will send you my whatsapp or telegram so we can connect

Cymbalta — 5.2mg — 6 years — actively tapering | without clinician

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DuloxiJul 24

Community AnchorCymbalta · holding

@Dominic Hi Dominic, Unfortunately, it didn't work. I received a bounce-back email. Are you sure your email address is correct?

Cymbalta — 17,5mg(12mg) — 17 Jahre — holding -with clinician - 90 mg – 2021: First tapering attempt.
60 mg – 2023: Second tapering attempt.
With a doctor's supervision—but unfortunately, a doctor who doesn't know how to properly taper off an antidepressant.

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CatinaJul 24

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Duloxi84, evidently the DM feature is only for staff. I'm sorry for any confusion!

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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DuloxiJul 24

Community AnchorCymbalta · holding

Hi Carina, No problem at all. I wasn't sure how it worked either. I noticed that I can send messages to some people, so I guess those are the moderators or staff members. Dominic and I will find a way to get in touch. Unfortunately, his email address doesn't seem to be working. Best wishes

Cymbalta — 17,5mg(12mg) — 17 Jahre — holding -with clinician - 90 mg – 2021: First tapering attempt.
60 mg – 2023: Second tapering attempt.
With a doctor's supervision—but unfortunately, a doctor who doesn't know how to properly taper off an antidepressant.

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CatinaJul 24

Community AnchorEffexor

"I noticed that I can send messages to some people, so I guess those are the moderators or staff members." — @Duloxi84

Yes, evidently only the staff can be sent private messages. I hope you and Dominic will be able to connect soon.

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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DominicJul 25

NavigatorCymbalta · active

@Duloxi84 oh shit - I did make a typo D: my real e-mail is with two l's: [email protected]

Cymbalta — 5.2mg — 6 years — actively tapering | without clinician

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