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2magnolias got to stop: if you're contemplating whether you have a problem or not, it's likely you do. it's of UTMOST importance that you go talk with a doctor about your drinking and get their feedback about the best method for you to go about managing your drinking. quitting cold turkey can kill you. there's no way to 'predict' who will have DTs and end up in the ER versus who won't. you don't have to be a 'hard core/life long' drinker to required medically supervised detox. please call your doc at the first opportunity you get.
we're rooting for you.
Now I'm worried. Do I keep drinking to avoid this? I've stopped before and I was fine. The last time I stopped cold turkey was back in December and that lasted about two weeks.