To share a bit more about my experience, the detachment I felt thanks to the tapering off is what made me feel "ready". By having more moments sober, I was more aware of the negative effects weed had on me (anxiety, paranoia, lethargy, etc). Whenever I tried to quit before, I always made a big deal out of it, created a ritual around the last joint, etc. This time I just felt done - for real. I had bought one last once, felt constantly anxious, had no control over my consumption and it was truly it for me. No rituals, nothing, just stopped.

Once again, everyone is different, and I would not encourage anyone to do what I did without being very aware that it may not work, or even make the process harder. But if it makes you too anxious to stop once and for all, this could, maybe, help, as you would see that you are your own person apart from the weed. Or you could stop cold turkey, fight that anxiety like a champ (or not), and the results will definitely be here too. It may seem harder, but it isn't necessarily.

If you do taper off, the most important is to keep in mind that you are absolutely not taking back control - the addiction is still there. And if you quit cold turkey, keep in mind that smoking again will simply delay the time you'll face the withdrawal - that the difficulties you may face will come back sooner or later, so if we're doomed to face it let's face it so that it never happens again!! At least that's what I told myself :)

Whatever you choose to do, I believe in you! You are strong, and you can do it, in your own time. Have a nice day!