You need to consult with your physchiatrist and provide him with a copy of the Ashton Manual to help you taper. It can take a long time to get through the taper process. Using the Ashton Manual you can hold your taper if you’re not doing well. I’ve held many times. I’m 70 years old and I’m not going to stroke out over my taper. I’ve gone from 3 mgs. Xanax per day, 25 years, to 2.5 mgs Valium per day over 3.5 years. My doctor doesn’t rush me and for that I’m grateful. I’ve also gotten off Paxil.