I agree with the original poster on one point for sure,

Crossdressing is not a biological function and therefore not essential to survival. If I had to quit for (insert any suitably important reason here) I would go on living. Drawing breathe, pumping blood, growing hair and of course pooping.

But the thought and appeal would always be there, even if the clothes were no longer available. The fact that I am not acting on the impulse would probably cause me distress too. So while abstaining from the act of dressing would not affect my biological survival, my mental well-being and stability would be taking a heck of a hard hit for team me.

There would have to be a really good reason to stop if I'm to put myself through that.

Is there a reason you have quitting on the brain? Whatever you decide to do, I wish you well.