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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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My ideal job would be teaching Art everyday @Faith-and-Hope It really is wonderful seeing what the kids produce and how much they love doing Art - even the kids that are not that into it fin something that they like. ...and I was always more than happy to give the extra time to the kids that wanted to come in at recess or lunch to do more. It is definitely a passion of mine - I have so many self-doubts right now that I don't think that teaching Art again will ever be possible....

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Baby steps @Zoe7 .... wait and see, but it helps to not focus too hard on it. See what shapes up as you go along.

Hugs. It’s hard not to keep turning it over in your mind trying to problem-solve it .....

That’s where distraction and self-care come in.

💐💕

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I had a wonderful long chat with someone tonight and although it didn't stop my thoughts it really did help to get some of it out. I know I am super tired and it has been a very long day for me - especially emotionally - so I need to try to sit with these feelings ...as hard as that is - and get through until tomorrow. I took my meds late so will be up for a little while yet - that is adding to my negativity - you know how nights are for me when I am in this state I am trying to just get through the night and get to tomorrow and see what that brings with it - hoping all this negativity and self-doubt will wash away over night. I do suspect it is not going to be a good night for me however @Faith-and-Hope

How is your evening going - better to talk about something other than me I think!

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The kids have stopped me to watch some gaming with them for a little while. The imagery in it is very artistic, but the theme is not really my thing, so they know I won’t stay with it for long .....

I have some more work to do with the papier-mâché model after that .... if I can get up and going again .....

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I'll leave you to it then Hon - I am not in the best state to chat much anyway so will log off and see what the night holds for me. Goodnight @Faith-and-Hope

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@Zoe7 ❤ ❤

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I will be around for a little while if you need to talk about anything even as a distraction @Zoe7 xox

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I am still here @Zoe7. I would love to keep chatting with you if you want to, or you feel like coming back, because I often chat to you while I am working anyway .....but I understand if you feel you have to go .....

💚

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I know I am struggling with a few things tonight - the work situation being one of them. I am hoping that the meds kick in shortly and I can end this day - need to start anew tomorrow @Faith-and-Hope

My sister brought around dinner earlier today - which was really lovely of her. Both her and my mum are going to Melbourne tomorrow for a few days - it is a trip I know I am not capable of doing myself atm = so I think that has had an impact as well.

Then there is the normal 'stuff' that comes into my head when I am tired and feeling run-down ...I need to remember also that I have been sick this last week and that is definitely having an impact tonight!

...too much at once maybe - tomorrow will be easier...!

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I am finding all sorts of interesting building features to take photos of @Zoe7 ..... took some of clock towers this evening. There are a lot of buildings here with clock towers .....

We live in an age of watches and phones now, and don’t need the community clocks any more, but it explains why a lot of the old buildings have clocks on the inside walls as well .....

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