Cold Turkey vs Gradual Decrease

We all hate our addictions (for obvious reasons) which is why we prefer trying to quit all at once, AKA go cold turkey.

But, after learning the path to breaking bad habits and making errors myself over the past 2 years, I might have to say that cold turkey isn't the way to go.

I've tried both methods: Quitting all at once, and decreasing over a period of time.

From experience, a gradual decrease seems more reasonable.

Scientifically speaking, a gradual decrease also seems more reasonable.

I tried going cold turkey on p*rn but faced relapse after relapse, however I kept increasing the number of days in a row I would abstain for.

eg:- indulging thrice a week, then once a week, then once a month (over the course of a year)

So basically, I was gradually decreasing, even though I was unaware of it.

After analyzing all of my other habit-quitting journeys, I see that this pattern was always present.

And, 450+ days later of being clean, I think this was a massive factor for my success.

Yes, it took me a year to quit p*rn, but you could definitely speed it up if you stick to a written plan.

I know, it might sound weird 'scheduling' your next indulging session, but instead think of it as setting small goals. Achieving these goals will push you and motivate you far better than a streak, that you expect to last for 10,000 days while you're at day 1, ever will.

I've actually created a video where I discuss this more in depth (Check it out in the Classroom tab).

Hope this helps, take action :)

Have you ever tried a gradual decrease? If so, how was your experience?

Yes, I've tried gradually decreasing

Nope, only gone cold turkey, but I will consider this!

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