60th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

May 31, 2026··

taper update

I'm definitely feeling the effects of my one bead drop on May 17th. I'm having a bit more anxiety. I also feel a weird dizzy/spacey feeling in my head; it's hard to explain. At least the headache and nausea are better. I've been trying to expose myself to at least 10 minutes of sunlight each morning within 30 minutes upon wakening. It's one of the best things we can do for our bodies and has so many benefits. Even though I had a period of insomnia during the night last night, I could tell that the quality of my sleep was much better. Wishing everyone a happy Sunday! ☀️

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.

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SteveStaff2mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor · active

Hey Catina, it‘s interesting that it‘s so constant for you having your withdrawl after 2 weeks in your low dosage. I should pay attention to this too the lower i go with my dosage. Ah yes, the weird dizzy/spacey feeling. Can‘t wait to be there again myself - not. I wish you it clears up soon and stabilizes again and i‘m grateful you’re not having the bad headaches! Wishing you well 🫂💪

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

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CatinaStaff2mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Thank you Steve! It's getting a bit....interesting the lower I'm getting in my dose. I'm just glad I'm tapering super slow!

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