Glad to see there is such a lively thread discussing AVRT! I've tried to quit many times - AA, rehab (which is mostly AA in a controlled environment), and I sorta tried RR. I think my big plan didn't work because I didn't really let myself think through the big plan and listen to the reactions of the Beast. I'm going to read the book Rational Recovery again.
Today is day 3. The final day 3 for me. And I suppose there is really no need to count the days if I am never going to drink again.