I can take to lessen the severity of the withdrawal symptoms?.3) Do any of these withdrawal symptoms sound normal for my situation... are they typical?.4) I have read in many places that Valium is the best benzo to use for tapering but after I have tapered off Ativan do I then stop using it altogether and switch to Valium -or- is it safe to start the Valium WHILE at the same time I am taking the tape