Update after failed first attempt. Made a weaning schedule based on a 20 year dependence, as my daughter said "you don't train for a marathon in a week". SO, started with 3/4 of the .05 that had been my base dosage up and down since beginning. Did that for 60 days, went to 1/2 where I am for another 2 weeks to complete another 60 days. Then to 1/4 for 60 days, then 1/4 every other day for the last 60 days. Likely tapering more the last month. This schedule seems forgiving to me and avoids the awful irritability and panic experienced with my first effort. The transition from 3/4 to 1/2 was 4 days of awful insomnia but I made it through. Knowing me, LOL, not sure if the insomnia was because of the lower dose or because I knew it was a lower dose. LOL again. So wish me luck with the next transition. If this is of help to anyone, I'm glad. Be gentle with yourselves. This dependence may not be what you expected but I think weaning can be done without self loathing or any other BS. Good luck to all.