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Tapering: Effexor

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4th Effexor Update - Feeling Bad - Mar 4

March 4, 2026··
taper update
Having lots of anxiety. I'm going to take it easy today and do some relaxing self-care.

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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.

5 Replies

Based Psychiatrist
Based PsychiatristStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Good plan! whats on the schedule?

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Catina
CatinaStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"whats on the schedule?" — @Based Psychiatrist
As little as possible lol. I did do some Bible study for a weekly meeting that I have tonight. I'd like take a walk outside since the weather isn't too bad today. My Vitamin D levels are very low and I can't tolerate supplements since my CNS is so sensitive, so I have to increase it by using natural things like sunlight and eating lots of salmon!

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.

Based Psychiatrist
Based PsychiatristStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"I did do some Bible study for a weekly meeting that I have tonight." — @Catina
Wonderful!
"sunlight and eating lots of salmon!" — @Catina
loveeee salmon. I used to go fishing for salmon all the time

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Oxycoffin5mo ago
Navigatorother · planning
Self care is so important! I hope you were able to relax. Going on walks always makes me feel so much better :)

other — 45 mg — Years — planning taper | with clinician

Catina
CatinaStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Self care is so important! I hope you were able to relax. Going on walks always makes me feel so much better :)" — @Oxycoffin
It really is. I was able to go on a walk with my husband and it was very relaxing. We try to walk as much as we can. I love walking because it's free, anyone can do it, and it has so many health benefits. It's a win-win! 👍

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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