I'm currently tapering down, taking around 5 a day at the moment. I've tried to quit cold turkey many times but I'm just an absolute mess that I can't even look at anyone, can't leave the bed, can't sleep, can't wake up, can't get a single syllable out. It feels so wrong that I take 2-4mg of Xanax before I go on long distance runs or study sessions just so I can perform. If I plan on making phone calls I take a few bars, or if I'm going to interviews I usually swallow 10x2mg bars or chew them if I'm extra anxious. Thanks for your kind words. I'm starting to become more like myself by taking less. With time.