I'm interested in hearing how someone is doing after a hyperbolic taper of effexor. How low did you go before you jumped off? How were you feeling after hitting zero?

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4 hours ago, MMM said:

I'm interested in hearing how someone is doing after a hyperbolic taper of effexor. How low did you go before you jumped off? How were you feeling after hitting zero?

We have a few tapering venlafaxine on here, my personal opinion is to not worry to much about others experiences and focus on your own, how one person gets on with a taper isn't how you will necessarily.

Here is our guide on tapering in general. Tapering Information

 

We also have a guide on tapering ADs that are in capsule that contain beads, it focuses a lot on Effexor take a read. Tapering Capsules That Contain Beads

End game with most AD I would suggest a dose of 0.01mg and consider a long hold close towards the end, both of these factors help a lot with how well you cope at zero imo. It is very important to taper carefully before you get to the lower doses, its not a race and your body sets the pace. The journey starts with the first step.

Effexor is a little tricky at the final stages due to it being in beads and the beads being different sizes. The post above cover this.

It is possible when you get down lower, to disolve the beads into a liquid, the guide does not currently suggest doing this, but for those who want to taper slower and more cautiously at this point I am happy to discuss how you might approach this when the time comes.

In the mean time this is what I would do if I were you:

 

-Stay Hydrated 

 

-Eat a good clean whole food diet, avoiding processed foods and sugars.

 

-Stay away from caffeine, alcohol and antihistamines and any other psychoactive substances.

 

Supplements are to be avoided initially, as they often irritate our nervous systems. Try to get your nutrition through food.

 

Down the line, you may wish to introduce Fish Oil and Magnesium. Those who can tolerate them have found them calming to the nervous system. Be careful try one at a time and start low and see how you get on should you choose to try them.

 

A daily walk is very important as much as you can manage, if you can manage it. Gets you your fresh air and Vitamin D does wonders for your mind!

 

You are very welcome here and I hope you find the site supportive.

Welcome to the forum.