I looked at it the same way, hypochondriac. Never? When I am 80? When my daughters get married? No, I am not doing that, but I will commit to not drinking 'now'. I learned more about this idea, and it took me to the concept of being mindful and being present. I then committed to 'I will never now drink'.
Quinn, you are right, when I realized that permanent forever sobriety was what I wanted to do, the 'never ever' aspect was liberating. Finally, I am free.