Tapering is very difficult for most alcoholics. Is there a detox center you can go to for medically supervised detox? I did mine cold turkey at home alone and am lucky to be here. I wish I would have listened and had medical supervision but with no insurance it was too expensive. Quitting alcohol when having been a heavy drinker can be fatal, please be careful. I am glad you went to the hospital.
Oh yeah, welcome and please keep us updated.