Mr T,
Today is the start of my fourth week off cit' (see my other posts) I went cold turkey,for many of the the same reasons as you ! I seem to be over the worst side effects, but in hindsight, I think a slower drop ('twas on 40mg per-day) would have been better. I have had a few bad days, angry, stroppy and irritable, plus the well documented 'fireworks in the head' and 'salt cellar syndrome' but, 'though I am only starting, we will have to see what this week brings. Good luck, best to see your Doc first (I went after a week). Meditation and yoga has certainly helped along the way, and being able to tell others how you feel is a big plus. Oh, and check out your local Wellbeing Team (NHS) Talking Therapy is a good idea if it is in your area.
Best wishes Diggory