I'm trying to get through alcohol withdrawal. I've never really done it before, or at least not consciously. Might go on a weekend bender with buddies and suffer the hang over for a day or two (or three) afterwards, but figured this was just part of the territory. Now I've been reading more about the danger of alcohol withdrawal, and am a little worried this time around because my drinking has progresses. For the past few months I've been doing nearly daily maintenance drinking (5-6 days a weeks), anywhere from 2-8 drinks, and probably 1 day/week with 12 drinks. I cannot afford to go to rehab, and want to ween myself off (while attending AA).
1) Does the amount I've been drinking put me at serious risk for DT if I go cold turkey?
2) If cold turkey is not an option, what would an appropriate wean down schedule be? I was considering starting at 6 and weening down a drink a day to nothing, if I'm able to. Advice from people who have successfully detoxed by weaning their alcohol consumption is appreciated.
3) I am staying well hydrated, taking my vits, eating well, and taking a B-complex 2-3 times/day.
4) Is exercise beneficial or detrimental to this? On the one hand, I feel it helps me fight off the cravings. But on the other, I don't want to stress my body too much when it may already be going out of whack.
Thanks for your advice