Just getting started and worried about the future

November 13, 2026

Im tapering after decades on antidepressants and am concerned about difficulties moving forward

Zoloft — 37.5 — Decades — holding | Lamictal — 200mg — supporting others | other — 60 mg — 15 years — supporting others | without clinician

8 Replies

Anton1d ago

WelcomerZoloft

Hey @SandraR ! Its definitely a big decision to start tapering, no matter how long we have been on the medication due the nature of them! How far are you into your taper? At what dose of Zoloft did you start at? Whats your strategy?

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Catina1d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @SandraR, welcome! I've been on antidepressants for decades too. The best advice I can give you is taper one drug at a time and go very slowly. I've been at this myself a very long time, but going extremely slow is key. You're doing the best thing you can by taking in the proper knowledge, which will make this process a whole lot easier! If you're not familiar with Hyperbolic tapering, you can learn about it in the Resources section. You're definitely not alone in this journey. We're all here to help one another along the way. Please reach out anytime! Hugs, 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.

SandraR1d ago

Zoloft · holding

50 mg down to 37.5 three weeks ago. My only strategy so far is to take notes and reassure my self that once I start the hyperbolic tapering that I'll get the dosages right and not have anxiety for months

Zoloft — 37.5 — Decades — holding | Lamictal — 200mg — supporting others | other — 60 mg — 15 years — supporting others | without clinician

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Catina1d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

"take notes" — @SandraR

Feel free to use the daily Check-In feature on the Home Page. It will track your doses and any symptoms. You can use it as your online journal if you wish to.

"once I start the hyperbolic tapering that I'll get the dosages right and not have anxiety for months" — @SandraR

You'll do fine once you get the hang of things. The main goal is to stay as stable and functional as possible while tapering. If your anxiety or other symptoms get too severe, then that's a sign you're tapering too fast or reducing too much. Slower is faster on this journey!

SandraR1d ago

Zoloft · holding

Thank you

Zoloft — 37.5 — Decades — holding | Lamictal — 200mg — supporting others | other — 60 mg — 15 years — supporting others | without clinician

Ru1d ago

NavigatorLexapro · active

You are doing great by first learning about tapering. Remember that not everyone has same amount of problems tapering. By taking it slow and testing how you react to reductions you will have control. At least learn about the hyperbolic tapering. And do not rip the band-aid of

Lexapro — 10 — 2 years — actively tapering

Cosmic19731d ago

NavigatorMirtazapine · active

There's a right time and a wrong time to come off. If you've resolved the issues that got you in these meds in the first place and are feeling strong then go for it. Just take it slow with sensible drops and you'll be fine. The people who get in trouble drop too much too fast and/or start taking another drug to ease the symptoms of the first

Mirtazapine — 0.2mg — 1 year — actively tapering

HannaPot1d ago

LighthouseMirtazapine · active

Welcome! 🌹 Agree @SandraR Slowly and go according to what your body tells you! If you have to wait longer rather wait than go up again! R

Mirtazapine — 30mg — 12weeks — actively tapering. 12mg now 🤞🏼

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