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Community Forums
- Introductions — Welcome! Tell us about yourself and your tapering journey.
- Philosophy — Life philosophy, identity, and purpose during and after withdrawal.
- I'm Crushing It — Recovery wins, taper milestones, and positive updates.
- Positivity — Inspiring quotes, uplifting photos, gratitude, and anything that brings you joy.
- I Need Support — Emotional support for tough moments during tapering and withdrawal.
- Tapering Protocols — Dose reduction strategies, taper rates, schedules, dose calculations, holds, and hyperbolic tapering.
- Symptoms & Self-Care — Withdrawal symptoms, coping strategies, sleep, anxiety, supplements, and wellbeing during your taper.
- Research & News — Scientific papers, news articles, advocacy, and media about psychiatric drug withdrawal.
- Feature Requests & Bug Fixes — Suggest new features, report bugs, and help us improve TaperCommunity.
- Community Rules & Guidelines — Community rules, staff introductions, and how TaperCommunity works.
- Staff – Who We Are — Meet the team behind TaperCommunity.
- Miscellaneous — Anything that doesn't fit the other forums — general chat and posts without a category.
Drug-Specific Forums
- Lexapro (escitalopram) — SSRI
- Zoloft (sertraline) — SSRI
- Paxil (paroxetine) — SSRI
- Prozac (fluoxetine) — SSRI
- Celexa (citalopram) — SSRI
- Trintellix (vortioxetine) — SSRI
- Luvox (fluvoxamine) — SSRI
- Viibryd (vilazodone) — SSRI
- Effexor (venlafaxine) — SNRI
- Cymbalta (duloxetine) — SNRI
- Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) — SNRI
- Strattera (atomoxetine) — NRI
- Savella (milnacipran) — SNRI
- Fetzima (levomilnacipran) — SNRI
- Amitriptyline (amitriptyline) — TCA
- Clomipramine (clomipramine) — TCA
- Nortriptyline (nortriptyline) — TCA
- Mirtazapine (mirtazapine) — NaSSA
- Wellbutrin (bupropion) — NDRI
- Seroquel (quetiapine) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Risperdal (risperidone) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Abilify (aripiprazole) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Zyprexa (olanzapine) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Klonopin (clonazepam) — Benzodiazepine
- Ativan (lorazepam) — Benzodiazepine
- Xanax (alprazolam) — Benzodiazepine
- Valium (diazepam) — Benzodiazepine
- Gabapentin (gabapentin) — Gabapentinoid
- Lyrica (pregabalin) — Gabapentinoid
- Trazodone (trazodone) — Other
- Lamictal (lamotrigine) — Other
- Qelbree (viloxazine) — NRI
- Provigil (modafinil) — Eugeroic
- Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) — Stimulant
- BuSpar (buspirone) — Other
- Tofranil (imipramine) — TCA
- Silenor / Sinequan (doxepin) — TCA
- Norpramin (desipramine) — TCA
- Nardil (phenelzine) — MAOI
- Parnate (tranylcypromine) — MAOI
- EMSAM (transdermal) (selegiline) — MAOI
- Ambien (zolpidem) — Z-drug
- Lunesta (eszopiclone) — Z-drug
- Belsomra (suvorexant) — Other
- Lithium (carbonate / citrate) (lithium) — Mood Stabilizer
- Depakote (valproate / divalproex) — Mood Stabilizer
- Tegretol (carbamazepine) — Mood Stabilizer
- Topamax (topiramate) — Mood Stabilizer
- Latuda (lurasidone) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Geodon (ziprasidone) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Haldol (haloperidol) — Typical Antipsychotic
- Clozaril (clozapine) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Ritalin / Concerta / Focalin (methylphenidate) — Stimulant
- Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) — Stimulant
- Intuniv (guanfacine) — NRI
- Vistaril / Atarax (hydroxyzine) — Other
- Inderal (propranolol) — Other
- Vivitrol / ReVia (naltrexone) — Other
- Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) — Other