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Am Not Coping

Am Not Coping

I am really not coping at the moment but this is entirely on ME!

This is a message for a few people on here @utopia @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member

that I asked could be passed on but it seems that only part of it has been and I understand from the responses that have made it through my emails that I have caused untold distress for some people. I was not going to return because of what I felt I put people through but I especially wanted @utopia and @Former-Member to know that they were not wrong at the time and I was going through a real crisis period. You both held me together for longer than I could myself until the point where my own self-destructive thoughts overwhelmed me.

The entire message that I sent to SANE is below:

I have just viewed the multitude of emails and messages sent from forum members and members of the SANE team – as well as the text and voice message left on my phone.

I have not been able to communicate with anyone since the other night as I have been recovering from what ended up being an unsuccessful attempt to end the pain.

At the time I was in a very distressed state and I did want to stop the pain and all I seemed to achieve is to cause others pain and worry and that is the last thing I wanted to do – I just wanted to end mine and say goodbye to everyone beforehand so my future absence was explained. I should have realised that the message I posted would have concerned some people but I really was not in any state to think about the repercussions for others.

I am so sorry I caused so much distress to others – that is something I will have to hopefully try and live with.

I don’t believe after the concern and anxiety I caused to so many that I will ever be able to return to the forum.

Can someone from the SANE team please explain all this to all those involved and pass on my gratitude for their compassion, concerns and kind words throughout the time I have been part of the ‘forum family’.

Thank you and sorry again for the difficult position I put everyone in.

Zoe7

I do not want any responses from any of you. I just wanted to let you know exactly what has happened and let you know how truly sorry I am for hurting people I have come to think of as friends and family, and who I really care about.

Your support, advice and compassion are what make you all the wonderful people you are.

@utopia and @Former-Member I am so sorry that the trust you placed in me has now been broken because of my actions. I also felt that we had a stronger connection, especially over the last week, and you both helped me in ways I cannot even describe or explain. I was not pulling away from you two - just wanted to pull away from myself. I couldn't cope with my own feelings and no-one or nothing was actually going to be able to stop me at the time. It's now just another failure to add to my list of failures. I really don't know what else to say to you both but to reiterate my heartfelt 'sorry'.

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@Former-Member Keep in mind you have so much support here and if we need to write bits of your assignments and then you just piece it all together - then that is what will happen - I've got plenty of time on my hands for - let's face it - months - so any way I can help - let me know Sometimes just bouncing things off others can help you get it clear in your own mind!

You can do this - I really don't have any doubt

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Thanks @Zoe7. Actually today I learned there is an online tutor program we can access for free that tafe is trialling. You can submit work and they'll check it for you and help. Or you can online chat with them if you're stuck. They can't help with content but structure, spelling, grammar, finding resources etc. sounds like it might be quite handy.
My biggest nemesis is getting up in front of a class and doing presentations and I have a few to do. When I was at uni my tutor commented that she'd never seen a student go quite that shade of red before.....confidence building stuff that was. :face_with_rolling_eyes:😳

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Thanks but no thanks @Zoe7, nor good company, really sad tonight, big day I guess. Faced lots of people that hurt me today, just tired, but nice to see you 🙂

@Former-Member, Cert4 mental health hey, me think you're gonna find it very interesting, and helpful. You go girl!

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That sounds like a great resource to be able to access - especially online chat - real questions in real time and real responses - great to be able to clarify thinking.

That tutor sounds like they needed a different job @Former-Member - not cool!

Practice in front of the mirror - if you can talk to yourself you can talk to a class - may sound weird but we are our biggest critics!!!! Whenever I need to present in front of large group I make sure I have everything organised, write dot points in the order of your presentation ( @Faith-and-Hope would love this) and have it in front of you (big enough to read) so when you feel like you are getting off track, or the anxiety is increasing, you have something to focus on. Also - choose one person in the room that you are comfortable with to focus on when you need that little bit of extra courage/support.

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@Former-Member I'm so sorry to hear that you've had a tough day and are really sad tonight. Look after yourself - you don't deserve to be hurt - you so special and so giving - and you deserve only happiness in your life.

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Thanks @Former-Member. I'm not sure I share the same confidence but it has become what I'm passionate about. It was this or community services and trying to get work with new migrants and refugees. That has become my other area of interest and passion. Maybe when I get my :pile_of_poo: together a bit more I'll try to do some volunteer work with refugees. Wow I just said that out loud 😲.

Yes I'll have to try that @Zoe7. I always feel so chicken and stupid but will have to don my big girl pants 👖 again. They're getting a bit of a thrashing this week 😁

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Yes you did just say that out loud @Former-Member WOW!!!

You might need to purchase a new pair of Big Girl Pants just in case!!!! There are two things I learnt very quickly about you @Former-Member 1. You are NOT stupid - quite the opposit infact.. and 2. You are not chicken - just adjust your focus from how open you are here and reposition it to focus on yourself in front of a group - you got this Teej

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Oh @Former-Member. Got any of those magic peaches for a pick me up. You had a hard day and did well but I get why you're struggling. It's ok to feel that way. It is crap though. 💜🤗

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Think your channelling @Faith-and-Hope tonight @Zoe7 except I know you have the same stuff she does too 💜.

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Not quite @Former-Member but I'm learning

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