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Catina
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Tapering: Effexor

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43rd Effexor Update - Feeling So-So

April 17, 2026··
taper update
I slept well last night, so that's the good news. However, I'm still feeling the effects of one friggin' bead drop. My symptoms are manageable, but it's still a bit disheartening to know that one tiny bead can have so much of an effect. And to think at one point I had mental health "professionals" instruct me to cold-turkey off the "lowest" dose - ha! What a joke. I feel slightly dizzy today. Every morning when I wake up now my vision is blurry, but then it clears up pretty quickly. I don't have a headache per se, but my head feels like it wants to constrict a little, if that makes sense. My CNS also feels a bit more fragile. But...onward I go! Hopefully things won't get worse, and once my brain adjusts to the lower dose then I'm sure I'll feel better. I just hope it's sooner rather than later. Happy Friday to everyone. I hope all of you are hanging in there just like I am!

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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.

2 Replies

Based Psychiatrist
Based PsychiatristStaff4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hey Catina! Happy you got some zzz’s. It is disheartening to know that 1 bead can mess us up. Even more so when doctors tell you to rush into withdrawal. I hope this wave passes quickly and youre back to 100%. One bead at a time!!! It aint easy but its necessary. Take your time and take it easy :)

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Catina
CatinaStaff4mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Thank you @Based Psychiatrist for your kinds words of encouragement.

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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