I'd like to preface this by saying I have detoxed at home before and was able to do it, although I was carrying a bucket around my apartment for vomiting/dry heaves for about a week and had horrible insomnia - couldn't sleep for more than a half hour at a time. Stayed sober almost 7 months.
Now, a few years later, I've found myself drinkinf every day again. I've been having about 5-10 drinks per day for the last couple months which is actually a lot less than the last time.
I'm having my last drink before midnight. Tomorrow I plan to quit. I've given myself a "first aid kit" with things that will help me - a picture of my boyfriend and I, a letter I wrote to myself today, my license which I never want to have taken away due to my alcoholism, and even some xanax which I'm prescribed for anxiety. These things are all meant to help any cravings when things get rough.
I'm grateful to be doing this at my boyfriend's house which is pretty luxurious. We also have a fridge full of food although I doubt I'll be hungry. I am prescribed xanax and promethazine regularly but I think both will help me witj this; I'm also having my boyfriend get me some Imodium in case my stomach is super upset tomorrow, and some dramamine so I can sleep. He is also going to pick me up some chicken broth. We have pedialyte in the fridge.
I'm extremely scared but don't want to give up. Any tips will be appreciated. Thanks!
--update--
So far it's been 12 hours since my last drink and I'm feeling ok. Had a headache but took a tylenol and it mostly went away. Feeling a bit clammy but my anxiety is also through the roof so that's contributing for sure. Just took a xanax (first of the day). Trying to keep xanax use to a minimum. Hopefully the fact that it's so mild 12 hours in is indicative that the whole WD process will be pretty mild but that might be wishful thinking.