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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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@Faith-and-Hope. I so hate being told what to do, how to do it& when to do it.
So savior this time. It sounds heavely after such a long hard slog.
@Zoe7. I agree with F&H - no big surprises there.
There will be that sense of release. And then a period of adjustment. You are doing brilliantly zoe.
Self care tonight and this long weekend.
Don't forget you have us - your forum family - and your safety plan & Toby & Cat. So you won't be without support this weekend.
Have you taken your meds yet?

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yes @utopia I have taken my meds. I'm ok.

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HI @Zoe7 Sorry its not been a great night 😞 fingers crossed you get a decent sleep tonight, peaceful and restful,

lj

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Hopefully you'll start feeling ready for sleep soon @Zoe7.

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Hey @Zoe7 ive been pondering a response to your last post to me all afternoon in a good way. It's not the time now but I wanted you to know I'm thinking of you. Go gentle tonight. Tomorrow is a start again day. Sending hugs and strength to get through the night. 💜🤗💐

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@Former-Member There is no need to respond to my last post to you - it was a response to your lovely words

Hope you have a good weekend (ps - purple corner under construction!!!)

Zoe

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Sounds good @Zoe7 with the purple corner. I need some inspiration as I'm about to maybe hopefully find the energy to decorate my bedroom. The 1970s wall paper has to go. I need something calming and my space on the cheap. I hope you sleep soon. I didn't sleep last night at all and am wired now grrrr. 💜🤗

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And obviously a little nuts @Zoe7 and jumping all over the place. Might need one of your shirts 😄

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Hi Zoe2

How are you going today? did you get an ok sleep?

I have dropped kids off to a visit with their dad, done some cleaning, study and now going into my classroom to see if i can find my desk (it's kind of disappeared under a pile of unmarked books, artwork, possibly a coffee cup or two and general clutter that kids have found and didnt know where it went?!!)

Feeling productive today!

What have you got planned for today?

LJ

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Hi @Former-Member

I remember those weekends - I used to go in to work every weekend but I stopped doing that last year - mainly because I was just too tired - it is no wonder I got so sick looking back because I had been pushing myself 7 days a week (including holidays) for a few years.

I used to have a 'corner monitor' - usually one of the kids that I had a soft spot for - and they would clean up my corner for me. I don't use a desk as such - I have a round table that I sit at - and use to work with the kids as well (it usually gets so crowded that I end up sitting on the floor lol)

I did get some sleep - was a bit restless last night and tired today. I'm just taking it easy today (self-care after last night). It is getting windy here today too so I have the tv on foxtel sports - minimising any triggers from other channels - but a little background noise is shutting out the wind a bit.

I'm glad you are feeling productive today - you do seem like you have had a 'better' week even amongst some other stuff popping up

I'm just trying to shut the world out a bit today - I know the signs and I don't want anything 'coming up' that will start the slide. I'm sure if I can get through this little flat bit I will start to pick up again.

Hope you can 'find' your desk and enjoy the rest of your day.

Zoe

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