I've been on Klonopin (a benzo) for several years now, and my psychiatrist wants to taper me off now. I was on .5 mg 3X a day; he wants me on half that amount per day. My anxiety was out of control and completely affected my quality of life (adversely).  On Klonopin, I was able to enjoy life and participate in social interactions on my original dosage. I am very resistant to tapering my dosage. I am 78 years old, and I have no illusions about living many years longer. My feeling is that if Klonopin at .5 mg., 3X per day works for me at this age, I should be able to continue it until my demise. I am not worried about dementia or other side effects, none of which have occurred as of yet. I wonder if others out there have strong feelings about being able to stay on a drug indefinitely, if it's working for them?