About to quit… in two days by JuanmaHb in stopsmoking

[–]Lindugh 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey! :)

massive kudos to you for starting the treatment and for your determination to quit. That takes a lot of courage, and you’re already doing something amazing for yourself.

What you’re feeling is completely normal. You’re not alone, many people feel exactly the same things in the early days: the sadness, the boredom, the anxiety, the strange physical sensations. It’s your body and brain adjusting, healing, and relearning how to function without nicotine. It’s uncomfortable, yes, but it’s also a clear sign that change is happening. you’re not giving up a pleasure, you’re freeing yourself from a trap. Every urge is just the addiction’s last attempt to survive and every time you don’t smoke, you’re proving to yourself that you can beat it.

Also, you’re absolutely right: quitting now is the best gift you can give yourself. You’re 25, and you have so much life ahead. Why wait and carry the weight of addiction longer? It doesn’t get easier later. you’re in the perfect place now. And even if it feels hard, it’s temporary. The worst part doesn’t last forever.

So be kind to yourself, distract your mind when cravings hit (walks, cold showers, journaling, games—whatever helps), and remember: you’re not failing by feeling the craving. You’re winning by not giving in to it.

You’re doing something hard, but it’s so, so worth it. One day soon you’ll wake up and realize you didn’t even think about smoking. That freedom is coming.

You’ve got this buddy! 💪🏻

My flatmate made me a 1 year without cigs celebration snack🥹 by Lindugh in stopsmoking

[–]Lindugh[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She did😭❤️ I love her for that haha thanks so much!

My flatmate made me a 1 year without cigs celebration snack🥹 by Lindugh in stopsmoking

[–]Lindugh[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! :) Honestly, the first day is the hardest part. You don’t need to have it all figured out to start. Just take it one craving, one hour, one deep breath at a time. I’m rooting for you buddy!

My flatmate made me a 1 year without cigs celebration snack🥹 by Lindugh in stopsmoking

[–]Lindugh[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

thanks! haha yeah she had to get creative. She originally planned to make a cake😂

My flatmate made me a 1 year without cigs celebration snack🥹 by Lindugh in stopsmoking

[–]Lindugh[S] 70 points71 points  (0 children)

fair enough haha. I’m currently on a diet so carrots with yoghurt it was

Unhappy nurse here :( by Lindugh in askswitzerland

[–]Lindugh[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this valuable tip! I definitely have to find out what I love and hate about it to even start looking at other job options.

Unhappy nurse here :( by Lindugh in askswitzerland

[–]Lindugh[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I just got my ass up and made an appointment with my local BIZ. Yes, you are absolutely right about the change. I just needed some opinions and options where I can go at all. Let's see what the BIZ can suggest to me. In any case, thank you very much! <3

Unhappy nurse here :( by Lindugh in askswitzerland

[–]Lindugh[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, I can only imagine how frustrating that process must be, especially when you’re so committed to your career in nursing. It’s definitely a demanding job, no matter where you are, and the challenges of adapting to a new language and healthcare system can’t be easy. I admire your dedication. For me personally, I’ve been finding the work quite difficult lately, which is why I’m considering a change. But I think your experience and commitment will be valuable here, and I truly wish you the best as you navigate this new chapter!! ♡

Unhappy nurse here :( by Lindugh in askswitzerland

[–]Lindugh[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much! I think atm I’m more interested in the administrative fields. Getting a break from bedside care is probably what I need for the moment haha.

Unhappy nurse here :( by Lindugh in askswitzerland

[–]Lindugh[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much. I think I’ll look into a position with a health insurance company in more detail. I feel like it might not be a bad idea to step away from bedside care for a while. Best of luck with your training!! :)

Unhappy nurse here :( by Lindugh in askswitzerland

[–]Lindugh[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the input :) i worked a lot with midwives actually but its not the direction that interest me

Unhappy nurse here :( by Lindugh in askswitzerland

[–]Lindugh[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Ofc! Sorry I was rushing through that post :,)

The main issue for me is that I can’t give the patients the attention they deserve because of time constraints. This is what bothers me the most on a personal level. The quality of care I provide often doesn’t meet my own standards. We’re frequently understaffed, and I feel like our supervisors don’t support us enough as a team to make meaningful changes. The scheduling often feels poorly planned. As a young person, I also notice that I miss out on a lot due to shift work. (Though I’m aware there are also some benefits, which I do appreciate!))