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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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Just in time to celebrate your win @Zoe7 ..... 🎉

Move over Principal .... you’re about to find out why @Zoe7 is a much-loved member of your school community ..... and you did it the civil way by approaching the Principal in person first @Zoe7 ..... go you ❣️

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Thanks Hon - it certainly feels like I have had a huge win today. I just got another call from the HR person and it seems like I will be getting paid over the school holidays now too so that is the printer paid off and maybe I will shout myself to some donuts 😀

I will need to pay to see the DBT psychologist who is going to see me while my GP and pdoc are away so that will come in handy for that too.

...and your image today was perfect and the perfect time to give me a much needed lift - as always you have warmed my heart too - so a good afternoon all around 💜💜💜

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Yay 💓

@Zoe7

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@Faith-and-Hope that picture is so beautiful. id love to be walking through there!

@Zoe7 big smiles for you. you have accomplished so much today.

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It has been a big day for me @outlander but yes so much achieved and it feels like things are finally on track - now the next step is actually returning to work and seeing how I cope with the whole environment.

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I did it ❣

@Zoe7

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Thanks @outlander ....

I love colour, so these ones really appeal to me. Glad you like it too.

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baby steps but at least things are underway now @Zoe7 all you can do it try
i ended up going a road trip today and created a thread if youd like to look at some pics too 🙂

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Hi @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @outlander you had a productive day @Zoe7 love the pictures f&h

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Hi @Zoe7

I have been reading today but not feeling well so I haven't said anything - but this is too good to miss - fantastic news

As I said - I've been reading and I am sending extra support tonight - I hope you are okay - your posts are always so kind and thoughtful - thinking of you

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