I had many, many relapses and they were all horrible. Toward the end, I always sought medical help for detox. The shakes, the sweats ... all were so horrible that the only way to relieve them for awhile was more alcohol. Once drinking became a ZERO option for the withdrawals, I sought the help of doctors. It's hard to lay yourself bare before them and tell them what's going on with you, but that's why they're there. Drinking is never a viable solution for withdrawals if you truly want to quit. You don't necessarily need to check yourself into the hospital, but you DO need to get some medical intervention if you want to do this right. Hang in there.
