Stories and experiences by: ronryan65

Getting through the Hardest part of my journey, For me, It began when I couldn't breathe properly anymore I began getting bad pains in my chest and ribcage I knew something was wrong and why I was experiencing this. I smoked Cigarettes for over 35 yrs and it was beginning to take its toll on me internally and externally, My skin was beginning to deteriorate, my face was all messed up and I was co...

Hi everyone, Day 52 I thought I had better pop back in to touch base with you all, I remember when I first started coming here I spent so much time reading the posts and anxiously waiting for comments that made me feel good about myself and that I wasn't doing it on my own, Today I have gotten on with my life I'm still checking my phone and email and catching up with people who comment on my stor...

Day 35, Thanks again everyone for being here without you I wouldn't be here, this is a bit like AA for me I come on and read all the New stories, follow up on them then catch up with my followers and then the people I've been following now its time for me to get up and tell my story and tell you all how I'm travelling. I log on every now and again if there have been any comments made on any of m...

Today is a milestone for me 1 month since I had my last smoke I never thought it would have been possible a couple of months ago but here I am, I went and saw my counselor yesterday, she's an ex-smoker to 9.5 years for her and she was very pleased that I've managed to stick with my program and I told her how I've been keeping myself on the go and what I've achieved, I've put on some weight my sk...

I Always Reward Myself and Stay on track  with my medications reminding myself how hard it was to get here I read as many of the stories and comment offering assistance where ever I can with advice

22 Day's ago I began my Smoke Free Journey, It wasn't easy to come to terms with the trip I was about to embark on. I had been a Heavy smoker for about 35 years I had already overcome a battle with Alcoholism and Drug Dependency which I had put behind me many years ago thinking that my life was in order and at least for now I wouldn't have any more problems, I thought at least I can still have a ...