FLG, I am doing a slow taper and know many others who are. It is a marathon, yet I can sleep 8 hours per night, spend quality time with my boy's, drive daily, exercise daily., keep my weight under control. Am I suffering. Yes. I don't believe those of us "lucky" enough to experience BWS can have a symptomless taper. Have I had windows get? No. However. I know what can happen with an over zealous taper. My ex shrink tried to get me off way too fast, I ended up in the closet shaking, chronically suicidal for the first time ever, severe DR/DP. I suffered this way for four months. Once I found a benzo wise doc , we had to reassess my taper so I could function OK most days and statistically avoid protracted withdrawals. It's about the gaba receptors regrowing...do you want to be uncomfortable getting to the finish line or miserable and risk protracted withdrawals. Yes, some will be miserable even with a slow taper. A cold turkey, I know it is not your fault, invites serious trouble for most and often reinstatement. Hang in there.