i have tried it every possible way and just for me personally; the only way that worked was cold turkey. do it whatever way works for you but just take caution that you don't let xanax and the likes become your crutch. one addiction for another is dagerous ground. time is really the only thing that makes it all go away. yes it seems as thought the withdrawal never stops. there is an end though, i promise. try to keep busy if at all possible and take lots of baths if you have problems with chills. otherwise just keep posting and don't give in.