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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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All the best today WITH DBT and your pdoc today @Zoe7. Thinking of you. And thanks for your support last night. Much appreciated. ❤️❤️

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💚💕 @Zoe7 ....

👋💕 @Sans911 .....

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thank you @Faith-and-Hope its not till this arvo. the wind is crazy here! im suppose to do a horse this arvo but will see how the wind is, its too dangerous in the wind atm.
i hope your pool session goes well today, glad to hear your feeling a little better

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Thanks @outlander

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You have my support always @Sans911

Hi @Faith-and-Hope @outlander @Sans911 @Snowie and all who pass through here...

There were a few new faces in DBT today but they all seem really nice. Out of the 2 people that I have had trouble dealing with one has left DBT and the other person wasn't there. I know there was talk of her moving to a different course so not sure if she has done that or not - either way it made for a nice group with no-one talking over everyone else and plenty of respect shown.

My pdoc is pleased that the med changes are working and my aim now is to go in to work next week when I have had a week of sleeping at night without nightmares - hopefully I will be in a better place then to negotiate what I would like to do before I can officially return to work in some capacity.

We also talked today about how hard it has always been for me to accept and/or acknowledge when I have done something positive - whether that be a work of art or simply doing a little housework. I know I have been better lately at notiving and acceting those small wins but it is still hard for me to 'praise' myself for them - that and self-compassion are things to keep working on...

Hope everyone is getting through the day the best they can - was thinking of you all today in DBT and with doc when I was sorting through some of this stuff as you all help to hold my head above water ....and I feel like I am moving closer to be able to swim - and that would not have been possible without your support.

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That is all sounding really good @Zoe7 ❤️🤗

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How is your day going @Faith-and-Hope?

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I am doing okay @Zoe7. A handy man has been this morning and hung some pictures that have been stacked against the wall, and I have had my problem bails seen to.

Next, some papier-mâché painting, and then off to the library for assignment work.

Have managed a bit of tidy-up too ..... mr is back tonight ....

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You have been busy today then @Faith-and-Hope - must be nice to have the pictures up and your nails done

Is the papier-mache painting on the piece you posted a section of for me or on another project? If my meeting with the Principal goes the way I want it to then there will be plenty of papier-mache products produced with the kids over the next couple of months - going to suggest I do a couple of mornings a week with a group of kids to organise the christmas pageant for this year - I think it would really get me more motivated to go back to work!

I know with Mr. coming back throws a spanner in the works again - hope he treats you ok Hon

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@Zoe7so glad to hear things are getting better. The little butterfly is starting to swim again

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