76th Effexor Update - Feeling Bad

August 5, 2026··

Posted in:Effexor (Venlafaxine)Support

taper update

I'm still struggling quite a bit, but I'm feel a tad better than yesterday. Despite having some insomnia for a couple hours during the night, I did get 8 hours of sleep, which I really needed. I walked for 30 minutes on the treadmill this morning followed by stretching and my favorite Vagus Nerve reset exercise. I'm trying to regulate and calm my nervous system as best as I can after my stressful episode on Monday. My stress tolerance is extremely low. I will continue to rest for the remainder of the week and treat myself gently. I hope everyone is getting along okay today. I appreciate all of you. Let's keep encouraging one another because we're all in this together! 💜

Catina’s taper progress

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Dose (mg)

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.

4 Replies

Duloxi8411d ago

Community AnchorCymbalta · holding

Perfect, Catina! You're doing everything right. Be patient—things will start looking up again soon. 🌻

Cymbalta — 13mg — 17 Jahre — holding -with clinician - 90 mg – 2021: First tapering attempt.
60 mg – 2023: Second tapering attempt.
With a doctor's supervision—but unfortunately, a doctor who doesn't know how to properly taper off an antidepressant.

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CatinaStaff11d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Thank you Duloxi84. Every day I'm feeling a little better, but it's going to take awhile to fully recover. I'm thankful I don't have to work or have a lot of other responsibilities. It really helps. My heart goes out to ones who do.

Erika11d ago

WelcomerEffexor · researching

Continue being kind to yourself, Catina. You’ll get through this difficult week. Try to rest. I know it’s easier said than done. You WILL be successful in your taper journey and nervous system recovery.❤️

Effexor — 300 mg — 30 years — researching taper | Klonopin — 1 mg — 30 years — researching taper | Lyrica — 300 mg — 25 years — researching taper

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CatinaStaff11d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Thank you @Erika, you are so sweet! I appreciate your encouragement. We all need each other. 🩷

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