Hi.

I'm on a low 37.5 Effexor right now.
Of course, my T suggested that I gradually increase the dosage, but luckily she listens to me a lot and I listen to my body a lot. I tried to increase the dosage as she asked me, but it made me more anxious and I already have trouble getting over anxiety; trying to kick of benzodiazepines and trading them for zolpidem (imidazopiridines? lol) and all.

Sometimes I'm very weary; what all these meds are really doing... I do feel great and under control but I also pray everyday that Effexor and all the other pills are "teaching" my brain cells to behave properly and someday I won't be needing them anymore... Sweet illuson, maybe...

Anyway, designer drugs are easy to trick me into feeling good and I personally could never start or quit them without serious medical supervision.

I hope you're feeling better and trying to find alternatives and getting to see a doctor who'll guide through your process so you won't suffer.

Be well.