Has anyone ever resisted the urge to crack their neck for an extended period?

My neck is probably the most hypermobile part of my body. For years I've been cracking it many times a day to relieve stiffness and pain.

If I don't crack it, It gets too stiff to function properly.

Has anyone with the same problem ever resisted the urge to crack their neck? I'm wondering if it'll help as I've read that cracking it can be bad