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Tapering: Effexor

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70th Effexor Update - Feeling Bad

July 28, 2026··
taper update
I've been feeling down and depressed lately. I still can't handle anything stressful. I experienced some stress last night and had an awful time sleeping with my heart pounding and feeling a lot of anxiety. I have a hard time being around anyone.

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Mood (/10)

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.

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PoppyAbby19d ago
Trusted VoicePaxil · active
I'm so sorry that you are feeling bad. Praying that it passes soon and you feel better! I wish I had something more insightful to say to you. This forum has helped me so much knowing I'm not alone in this fight to get off this stuff, I wanted you to know you are not alone too. 💗

Paxil — 2.5mg — 7 months — actively tapering
Paxil- 0.00mg-08/14/26

Catina
CatinaStaff19d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
You are so sweet @PoppyAbby! Thank you for your encouragement and kind words. We all need each other on this crazy journey! It's nice to know we're not alone. 💜

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.

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