Originally Posted by
Tatsy 
The fact that I made my Big Plan before starting self-detox with the aid of the CIWA-r, proves that I have confidence that my abstinence will not be dependant upon any outside scenario, i.e., I need a self-medicating alcoholic drink because my symptoms are worsening. My BP is made and I no longer drink. No matter what.
Then, I don't understand your purpose of having a self-administered CIWA-r plan, which, as I understands it, includes the strong possibility drinking some more with the risk of serious health problems if you don't.
To recount an event whilst tapering a couple of days ago. I put off the first drink until my hands shook badly in the afternoon and I also felt extremely anxious. I usually have the first drink in the morning
After making my Big Plans on several different addictions, I found it impossible to use the present tense about drinking/using some more, as you have done.
GT