Welcome Tom! Don't worry about opening up to us - we're all addicts and alcoholics and we know what it's like. I was terrified to make my first post here and face a life without alcohol, but now I credit my 17+ months of sobriety to the support I get here every day.
Is there any way you can talk to a doctor about detox? Take some time reading and posting, and check out the section on substance abuse, too.
We're glad you're here.....