Best thing you can do, Alex, is to read this forum and count the beads. Perhaps consider that the Rx was given to you NOT because of any weakness on your part - far from it. You were strong enough to seek attention to live your best life. You’re strong enough now to consider living your best life without Effexor. Again, far FAR from weak.

You made a huge jump going from 150 to 75. If you can last a week on 75 and have some good days, I suggest staying on 75 for at least a month. Then grab 30 capsules and remove about 10 beads from each for your next thirty days.

It’ll take several months to get down to half, but then get a RX for 37.5.

When I was down to 37.5 (what my ill-informed doc called “pediatric” and that I could go cold turkey off of) I counted beads again, only 5 per month from each pill. (5 one month, then 10, then 15...). Took me 18 months.

You’re a smart guy. Remember that as your dose gets smaller, 5 beads is a larger and larger jump, no shame in doing 3 beads! And always “hold whatcha got” if you start feeling bad during a transition. Let your body slowly adjust.

Remember, YOU WILL SUCCEED! Just take time. The world needs people like you. Myself and my Country are grateful for your sacrifices!

Stay with this forum. Let us know what’s going on. All will be well.

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