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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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Yeah it has been super tough when you lose that support - especially when it has been there since the beginning - finding it really hard to get over and still missing NikNik too

I am feeling a little better today than I have been @Snowie It makes so much difference to me when my house is tidy and there have been a couple of things I have been putting off for weeks and got them nearly done today so that really helps.

The next step is now work and easing my way into that. I really need this volunteer work to work out as I know another knock will completely floor me again - I need some things to go my way, some positives in my life, to be able to try to move forward another step. I am definitely not ready to return to work yet but this step is crucial to work towards that.

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@Zoe7sounds like you have some good plans in place for this to all happen. I do so hope things go your way and that is all runs smoothly for you. You deserve that so very much.

It is hard when you loose that support. I know things change and people move on, it just seems lately that there have been more changes than normal.

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There have been a lot of changes lately and I really do not like change. The biggest ones for me have been NikNik and Pebbles @Snowie - 2 wonderful supports that have had a significant impact for me. It is tough but I am working through it slowly

I am seriously considering just going to work on Monday morning and not waiting for a reply - that way I will know what the Principal is thinking and if I can get started.

The plan is to get back to work for 2 full days next term - preferably earlier in the term and then work up to 4 days by the end of term - that may mean I need to be at a different school but at this stage I am willing to do that ...and I will need the money as my Income Protection finishes in December. I would love to know I am getting paid over the holidays as well.

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Totally agree @Zoe7. Have found Pebbles leaving to have a big impact. She helped me so much on HC at times. I guess something we have to learn to live with.

Going into work on Monday might help. At least it will show the principal how serious you are about this and how much you want this to work out.

Seems a lot of our decisions come down to money don't they.

Will have to say goodnight hun. Have taken my meds and can feel them pulling me under. I wish I could stay and chat longer but really need some sleep.

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Completely agree re: Pebbles @Snowie

It has been lovely catching up with you a little tonight Hon. I hope you sleep well

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Goodnight @Snowie .... 😘

Hi @Sans911 ..... 👋💕

Just eating dinner here @Zoe7 ...., bit late again, but hey ..... it’s home cooked .....

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I am watching the footy - of course I am going for WC @Faith-and-Hope

Nice to have a home cooked meal even if it is a bit late - I ended up having fruit - maybe pizza tomorrow night

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I am watching football too but its on in the background. I got bored of watching it and down just lying down. I am sick atm with cold & fever. I just had subway for dinner and plenty of fluids. I just eat a banana feeling a bit better but still really congested. I might get pizza tomorrow night too @Zoe7

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@Zoe7 i found these on my early morning im bored hrs and they reminded me of Toby and Cat with their love-hate relationship lol.

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LOL @outlander That is just what they are like Given me a giggle tonight!

Hi @oceangirl

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