Prozac Update - Feeling Bad

April 8, 2026··

My mornings have been very rough with the cortisol dump upon waking. I'm also having diarrhea every morning and obviously not digesting food from the previous day. I am very conscious of food quality and eating throughout the day, but still concerned about maintaining nutrients. As the day progresses, I have had slight improvement in my symptoms. Continuing to practice mindfulness and watching Angie P.'s YouTube. I have an appointment this afternoon with a therapist (who is also tapering). I'm also doing Angie's tapering circle meeting.

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Prozac — 30 mg — 30 years — reinstated
Cold Turkey from 60 mg - August 2025
Reinstated 10 mg - December 29, 2025. For about 6 weeks.
Hospitalized - February 11 - 17, 2026
Increased to 30 mg - February 21, 2026

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CatinaApr 8

Community AnchorEffexor

I'm sorry you're having a rough time MLew. It's fantastic you found a therapist who is also tapering. I think that is going to really help! And I'm sure you're receiving excellent support with Angie's meetings. You're doing the very best you can to navigate a challenging situation, so feel good about that. Hang in there! I know things will begin to settle soon. Here is some helpful information about GI issues: https://taper.community/thread/c16f5e67-65ba-41f4-91e3-01ec6a6fc03d

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.

MLewApr 8

LighthouseProzac · reinstated

Thank you, Catina. I hope you're doing well. 😊

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SteveStaffApr 9

Community AnchorEffexor · active

I found the mornings can be very hard and i also tend to be irritatable, it gets better after about 3h for me. Also digestion needs time, had the same symptoms and worries. Wishing you strength my friend 🌺🫂💪

off Stimulants (2000-2013)
off Fluoxetine (2010-2013)
off Lamotrigine (2013-2016)
off Quetiapain (2016-2020)

currently Effexor — 33mg — 13 years (from 300mg) — actively tapering | with clinician

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