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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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Oh wow! Art school sounds fantastic for you. Is the fam coping/supporting you?
I’m a bit the same I guess. Same old feelings and thoughts that I’m struggling with. Sometimes a lot. Sometimes a little.
Really struggling with work atm. Don’t know how much longer they will put up with me for. I just can’t manage to get there more than a few days a week.

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Feeling for you with that @Former-Member.

Do you have a support person in your life atm ?

Can you go on casual or part-time hours for a bit ?

Sending hugs your way .....

💜

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Not really in the way of support people that I can be honest to. But I have a few people in my life, I just can’t let them know I’ve failed again.
Work have already been generous but the job just can’t accommodate part time hours. I need to stick a rod in my back and pull my socks up.
I think I just need to struggle harder for a little while.

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Take care of you @Former-Member .... 💜💐

Its really good to see you. I am starting to go cross-eyed so I had better head off to bed, but I hope to chat with you again soon.

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Sorry I missed your Goodnight @Former-Member

So it's a Good morning from me to you, & to everyone (instead)...

Adge

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Morning @Adge and anyone else around ..... 👋💕

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Morning/afternoon @Faith-and-Hope@Zoe7 and whoever else passes through here

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Hi @Snowie @Faith-and-Hope and all passing through. Toby and I have been out to the shop already and are now home to rest before the footy comes on.

@Faith-and-Hope It rained last night so our garden has had a nice drink - look forward to seeing it grown and hopefuly have some nice herbs to cook with. Tomorrow I will try to get to Bunnings to get the Marjoram and then all will be planted

@Snowie I know you had a tough day at DBT the other day - I had a similar situation with people talking over me - I gave up and said nothing - it was making me anxious and a little angry that they weren't listening to anyone but themselves - it just makes me feel like I don't matter and that is the last thing I should be feeling in that group.

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Good morning @Zoe7 @Snowie ..., 👋💕🌱🦋❄️☕️🤗 ..., anyone else around .....

That does sound hard @Zoe7. Hugs ❣️ I hope it’s a better class for you this week.

We had some rain overnight as well here.

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Hi @Zoe7

It is hard when there are some big personalities and they take over. I find that really difficult to dedal with.

I am glad you have started your garden, looking forward to seeing some pictures of it.

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