I was in a hospital situation when I withdrew from alcohol. I think it was librium they used for me. I didn't feel any of the withdrawal symptoms.
When I was released from the hospital, I was given Ativan but don't remember the dose.
When my depression was at the suicidal stage, I was admitted to a PsycWard for diagnosis of Major Depression. The Ativan was discontinued. So were the the sleeping pills. The antidepressant was increased to a theraputic dose. That was it.
A long time ago so can't remember all the particulars. I am sure I would have been one sick lady if I had detoxed on my own...at that time probably dead.
Each of us have a way of doing this. We can learn through our mistakes but for some it takes more time out there to finally have something click.
Good luck to you and explain everything you feel to the doc....if he won't let you do the talking....maybe need to find another doc.
kelsh