I was on zopiclone for six months and didn't think I would ever sleep without it, with my doctors support I gradually reduced to half a tablet a night then after two weeks I began to take half a tablet every other night. Two weeks later I was off them. You can expect some anxiety and bad dreams during this time but it's normal, I just kept telling myself that it was normal and that it would be ok, so of you believe you can do it and know what to expect it's not that difficult! I've been off them for six months now and sleep really well, the tablets kick started my sleep paterns.
Chrism