Update

November 14, 2026

Didn’t wake up drenched in sweat 🙏. Felt jittery on waking, dry mouth still, some head pressure . I have decided to try and level out on 15mg and go from there.

Julesok’s taper progress

Mirtazapine — 7.5 — 4 years but only used as a sleeping med on and off . My mistake!

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Catina5h ago

Community AnchorEffexor

The best thing we can do sometimes is to give ourselves a nice long hold. I hope things stabilize for you soon! ❤️ https://taper.community/resources/blog/when-to-pause-your-taper

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.

Julesok4h ago

Mirtazapine

Thank you I appreciate it. This morning I felt different. Woke up sweating, still dry mouth, I felt the what I call the doom, in side. Tearful, anxious and quite irritable. I know I’m still in withdrawal, but hoping I’ll eventually stabilise on 15mg. Coming up to five weeks, I’ve had enough, my family has had enough 😭. I don’t even know if I will stabilise. Rough day . Take care yourself ❤️🙏

Mirtazapine — 7.5 — 4 years but only used as a sleeping med on and off . My mistake!

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Catina4h ago

Community AnchorEffexor

"hoping I’ll eventually stabilise on 15mg. Coming up to five weeks" — @Julesok

It's hard, I know...I'm so sorry. It can take a few months to stabilize. I know it's hard to be patient, but it's the only way. Have you seen this yet? https://taper.community/thread/ff7ce496-025a-4391-95b4-cdd0063f092b Show yourself some compassion right now. It's not your fault. Would your family members be open to reading something about what you're dealing with? https://taper.community/thread/understanding-psychiatric-drug-withdrawal-a-guide-for-family-members-caregivers-ecea5d5c-ab7a-43f4-80b2-994bbee9fbf8 Hang in there, things will get better in time! 🩷

Julesok3h ago

Mirtazapine

I’m hanging on 🤦🏼Thank you for the links. Learning a lot from this community, very greatful. 🙏❤️

Mirtazapine — 7.5 — 4 years but only used as a sleeping med on and off . My mistake!

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