Here's the deal... Afraid of withdrawals...
 

I've done the withdrawal thing on my own. I've been sober for 3 months... and relapsed... I can usually drink a 10-12 pack of beer throughout the day.... I drank 6 today. I'm afraid of withdrawals and am thinking about checking myself into detox for 4-5 days. The taper method doesn't seem to work well with me. I rebound... back to where I am...all the time. I could do it with a lot of willpower... waiting until 4pm to drink... this is what I'm going to do if I don't get into a program. Any advice? I really want to conquer this once and for all. I'm serious about quitting.

Going to detox May be one of the best things you ever do for yourself. Why not?

if you are afraid of withdrawals, going to the ER or seeing your doctor would be good. You don't have to suffer or take any risks.

I think even just seeing your Dr could help bring peace of mind regarding withdrawal Lion.

I agree with you though - tapering was self defeating for me - no matter how noble my intent was when I was sober...One I drank, I drank like I always drank...the carton that was bought genuinely to last me 4-5 days tapering would be gone by day 2.

If you can get into a medical detox, that would definitely be the best/safest solution. Withdrawals are tricky. Some people quit fine who drank a huge quantity of hard liquor while others get really sick with a smaller habit like yours or even less.
You could also consult with your physician and get a prescription.
My advice would be that you follow through immediately after leaving detox with a meeting and/or other recovery oriented activity. Too many people just leave detox feeling good and decide to have just "that last one"

If you really want to quit definitely see a dr. or go to detox if you can, medically supervised is the safest way to go.

At the very least, see a doctor. He/she can help you through the withdrawals, but the most important part comes afterward...what are you going to do to maintain your sobriety? That's the part I kinda ignored, until this last bender when things got worse than ever. I got to the point where what the doctor gave me wasn't working anymore, and I did end up in detox, and then rehab. But I got the "tools" in rehab that I think will work to help keep me sober. There are ways for you to get help without doing what I did. Don't let it get that far!

I agree with what D said

Good luck LoJ

I also agree with Dee, & I'm really glad you're taking action Lion. You'll feel so much better when you get free of it. We're with you.

Try the doctor. I was able to taper once. But never could after that. I'd always say one more won't hurt....then I was drunk, and right back to where I was. You can do this.

Detox has saved many
and given them nice sober new life
MM