22M – Drinking 4-5 years heavily, want to detox. Need some advice/reassurance about tremors and anxiety.

Hey everyone,

I’m a 22-year-old guy and I’ve been a heavy daily drinker for about 4-5 years now (mostly beers and vodka mixed drinks at night, equivalent to half a bottle of liquor/10-12 beers a night). I’m only drinking late at night. I don’t need a drink right after i wake up or in the afternoons.

Lately, it’s really catching up to me. I’ve developed light head/hand tremors, brain fog, terrible memory, and anxiety. Just standing in line at the grocery store to buy beer or a bottle makes me panic and shake because I feel like everyone knows.

For anyone who’s been through this: Did you talk to a doc for a short taper to deal with the shakes and anxiety safely? And how fast did your body bounce back at this age? Also any tips for the boring evenings on the couch? Really want to take my life back. Thanks in advance!