Hi soupcon - I am not prolonging my quitting, I am working to a plan that works for me.
My thinking in developing my plan was the many times I have decided to stop drinking, it didn't work. I lasted only a day, or mostly not even a day due to thinking it is too hard. This time, I WILL succeed. Even after the news from the doc today, I didn't have a drink when I got home, despite being overwhelmed, anxious and feeling very much 'why me?'.
I get that many are questioning why, but in my mind, it is being well prepared and reducing the alcohol in my system over a few days. All my other drinks during the day (aside from a morning coffee) have been water, so I am well hydrated.
Friday will be my day 1 of forever!