I to was an occasional binge drinker. I loved the taste of good beers especially when paired with food. But now and then without even planning it I would have the exact same negative binge experience as you described. I then went to moderation management. That works for some people but it certainly didnt work for me. Once I had 2-3 drinks in my system it was fine 95 percent of the time and 5 percent of the time it was a complete disaster.
About 3 weeks ago I decided that the only way to prevent the potential disasters is to quit for good. I did that and haven't looked back