I was at a similar Milestone Doug last time. I'm also 39.
The more you stop and restart the more the detox is brutal, in my case at least.
Not worth it friend, now I'm stuck, no more sick leave at work for medical detox. I've been able to cut down my usual intake by half for the Last 2 days. The stupid terrible nightmares are so not worth it! In 5 days I will be at one beer, day 6 no Alchool. Back to day 1.
If I had not listened to that voice, I would have almost a year. But it's ok getting back on my feet. Bashing my head in won't do much ;-)