Mood recovery

May 22, 2026

Mood is back above 6 after a long stretch under. The fog is lifting.

Prozac — 40 mg — 6 months — holding | Zyprexa — 20 mg — 6 years — holding | Depakote — 600 mg — 8 months — **tapering** | Buspirone — 20 mg — 8 months — holding | with clinician
"If life is painful, start a rebellion and make it good."

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CatinaMay 22

Community AnchorEffexor

"Mood is back above 6 after a long stretch under. The fog is lifting." — @Wolf

I'm so happy to hear this! The bad times always get better eventually. 🎉

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.

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