I cannot really help because I was tapered off this drug in 2018 under the supervision of my primary care provider and neurologist. It took 7 months. I agree with you about your desire to stop it. What I can say is get medical help . Do not stop cold turkey on your own. You will be at risk of a seizure. Is there any telehealth providers that could help you? Can you travel to a provider that could give you a taper schedule? I live in a rural area too and with all the changes in health care now funding etc I travel about 1 1/2 hours. I will combine my appts with other errands like shopping hair cuts vet care for our dogs. Just suggesting.

Could you get a virtual appointment with an internist or other physician?

I have a friend who is tapering off Xanax using telemedicine with a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I would not suggest doing it on your own. I’ve been off klonopin for 19 months now after a slow taper, with small adjustments every 6 weeks. It’s hard, but worth the freedom at the end. I was having balance issues, falls and memory lapses on klonopin. I didn’t realize how much until I was off it.

I used gabapentin to help withdrawal symptoms after 15 yrs of use. 1.5 yrs later I am off klonopin. I needed medication to help with withdrawal. It helps but has new set of side effects. Maybe u can telehealth with addiction medicine dr or work with primary for medical help. It is not easy, but you can do it if I can.

What kind of specialist do I need?

I have read the Ashton manual and have forwarded it to my GP in hopes that he might try to help me. The first time he blew me off hopefully he’ll know that I’m serious and will help me. I’ll know more in a few days.🤞

I've recently started taking herbs. The last ones I've added are Rhodiola Rosea Root, 400 mg. and Kava, 200 mg.. Kava can be very potent. The kava capsules I purchased was 200 mg. That was too much. I remove half of the Kava and take it at bedtime. The Rhodiola I take in the afternoon. Usually after lunch.
2 times a day I take 100mg. of niacin with 400mg. of Turmeric.
I suggest you look into these supplements. The internet is flooded with information regarding them.
I do notice days when I miss them. I hustle to go take them.

No way. That is exactly what I am trying to avoid.

I've been on Klonopin for 35 years. I use to take a lot more than I do now. I'm down to 1 mg in the evening. I was put on it for both anxiety and seizures. But I am on an anticonvulsant too. I can't seem to kick the 1 mg because I do end up with break through seizures. But if I use CBD I am able to not use the Klonopin. Ask your doctor about using that. Only thing is insurance doesn't pay for it so it's out of pocket.

This is what I did. For 2 mg:
Week 1 decrease by .25 for 1 night, reg dose next night, decrease by .25 for 2 nights, reg dose 1 night, decrease by .25 for the rest of the week
Week 2 decrease by .25 for 1 night, 1.75 next night, 1.5 for 2 nights, 1.75 1 night, 1.5 for the rest of the week
Week 3 decrease by .25 for 1 night, 1.5 next night, 1.25 for 2 nights, 1.5 for 1 night, 1.25 for the rest of the week
Week 4 decrease by .25 for 1 night, 1.25 next night, 1.5 for 1 night, 1.25 for the rest of the week
Week 5 decrease by .25 for 1 night, 1.0 next night, 1.25 for 1 night, .75 for the rest of the week
Week 6 decrease by .25 for 1 night, .75 next night, decrease by .25 the next night, .5 for the rest of the week
Week 7 decrease by .25 for 1 night, .5 next night, decrease by .25 the next night, .25 for the rest of the week
Week 8 decrease by .25 for 1 night (Nothing), .25 for 1 night, nothing thereafter
I tried many ways to get off this awful drug. This is the only way that worked for me.

Good luck! Ps your memory will improve when you get off!