I taper and then wait a week to taper further so my body can adjust to the new dosage. The first 2 days I take less, I experience anxiety, am short tempered, tired, and once I had insomnia--just one night. It isn't pleasant, but I know what to expect and just ascertain I am taking care of myself: eating meals, resting, not pushing myself, going to bed the same time every night, getting up the same time in the morning, trying other things to assure sleep. I have hope. I won't give up hope that some day I will not be physically dependent and be able to fall asleep and stay asleep without benzos.