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Tried updating the other day so here I go again
May 20, 2026··
taper update
Today had its ups and downs. Lots of feeling the rawness of the emotions in my mind but not enough in my body. Reading DBT and ACT workbooks helped to remind me that suffering is inevitable and that I've got to work on my relationship with pain.
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Community AnchorEffexor
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"Reading DBT and ACT workbooks helped to remind me that suffering is inevitable and that I've got to work on my relationship with pain." — @AhhhhImOffTheMedsIt's good you're taking proactive steps to address any negative emotions. These might help too: https://taper.community/thread/31d4a5cb-737e-4eec-8449-1894a8a9747c https://taper.community/thread/ebf43c1f-a3a0-423b-9ac2-537b3183ce70 https://taper.community/thread/edb83f43-a1eb-443d-9810-9c64f62b84e4 https://taper.community/thread/3c6f1a16-3d21-4077-9ed5-8267209ffca3
Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg
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