Found this forum while searching for more info on the duration of DT's relative to the severity. I am on what I hope is the tail end of this horrible nightmare. Have been a power drinker for over ten years on a daily basis. Within the last month have consumed 20-30 beers a day while being laid off in St. louis. Woke up in Colorado on Wednesday at parent's house and recall the drive but don't remember why I left my job, girlfriend, powerdrinker buddies, certain possessions, etc.. Went to AA on night 1 and night 2. This is with no sleep since monday night and 4 comatose hours since then till now(fri). The voices and sounds are everywhere. The images when I close my eyes defy a modern horror movie. At night I see lightning bolts and hallucinations. The trembling, sweating, shaking, high fever, chest pain were enough to make drive (Ididn't drive) towards the emergency room today but a call from my new friend at AA turned us around. He's been through the same. My question is when can I hope to find sleep and some freedom from the incessant side effects of sobering up. It is day 3 without booze.
Scared sober alcaholic....