34th Effexor Update - Feeling Bad

April 3, 2026··

Posted in:Effexor (Venlafaxine)Support

taper update

I am glad that I was able to be at an important event last night, but it really took its toll on me. When I undergo a lot of stress, the level of anxiety I experience is off the charts. I'm not sure how much of it is just the real "me," how much is due the drugs themselves, or how much is due to tapering. At any rate, it's very hard to deal with. I did sleep well last night though, and boy I needed it! But today I still feel anxious and emotionally exhausted. I'm not good for much other than resting and trying to recover. Sending healing vibes to everyone today! It's nice to have a safe space where we can share our struggles and feel supported.

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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.

5 Replies

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SteveStaff4mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor · active

Yeah you made it!! Great to hear, despite the condition you go through now. Another achievement done. I really feel this part of „what of this is me“? Still asking me these questions in those situations! Rest well today 👍

off Stimulants (2000-2013)
off Fluoxetine (2010-2013)
off Lamotrigine (2013-2016)
off Quetiapain (2016-2020)

currently Effexor — 33mg — 13 years (from 300mg) — actively tapering | with clinician

MLew4mo ago

LighthouseProzac · reinstated

Take care and sending thoughts of healing and comfort.

Prozac — 30 mg — 30 years — reinstated
Cold Turkey from 60 mg - August 2025
Reinstated 10 mg - December 29, 2025. For about 6 weeks.
Hospitalized - February 11 - 17, 2026
Increased to 30 mg - February 21, 2026

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CatinaStaff4mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

"Yeah you made it!! Great to hear, despite the condition you go through now. Another achievement done. I really feel this part of „what of this is me“? Still asking me these questions in those situations! Rest well today 👍" — @Steve

Thanks for your encouragement Steve, it means a lot! I hope you feel better too.

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CatinaStaff4mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

"Take care and sending thoughts of healing and comfort." — @MLew

Thank you MLew! I really appreciate that. It's nice to know we're not alone in our struggles.

JulesStaff4mo ago

Community Anchor

"I'm not good for much other than resting and trying to recover." — @Catina

Sometimes, that's all we can do, and that's okay.

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