Unhooked,
Don't let your friend' comment get you down because really what kind of comment is that to make? I can tell from having seen hundreds, probably thousands that come through the SSC that no one method is better than the other. The method that works best is the one best suited for that said unique individual. Period.
If we take you for example, had you had this conversation prior to your quit and gone cold turkey under his advice, the attempt would have likely failed or you would have a had a heck of a time.
Everyone is different and everyone knows their own limits and their needs. Hold your head high, you have 49 days on your meter and you've earned each one!
Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist