Popping in to say hi and happy to report that I'm two months effexor free. So glad to have chosen this path to recovery and not to be held hostage by a medication, nor by fear of a horrible aftermath by discontinuing it.
I'm still adjusting to some feelings that are very new to me, in particular, anhedonia (not being interested in much of anything) but I've read that this is temporary and normal. So instead of worrying about it or pressuring myself, I've been doing lots of light reading, hydrating, and relaxing. I'm so happy to be on the other side of this.
Hoping everyone here is continuing to do well on your journeys!