Feeling worried
Hiya, I've made the decision to quit tomorrow. Today I told my employers that I am an alcoholic and that I will be visiting my Doctor tomorrow. However the last time I did this around 10 years ago, he was rubbish - had no idea. Who knows what Doctor I will get tomorrow.
Main thing I am concerned about is withdrawal symptoms. Previous ones have involved night sweats; sweating in general; some shakiness and headaches. But I am drinking far more than I ever did now. If the Doctor tomorrow says tapered detox at home then I know I won't manage. I have to go cold turkey. At the end of the day I'm an alcoholic who can't control her drinking - how am I meant to reduce my intake??
Is there anything the Doctor can prescribe? I'm UK by the way. The likelihood of being referred to a detox centre is slim. I have to do this at home, cold turkey, by myself. Any thoughts/advice would be appreciated - including what to say to the Doctor!!
Thanks