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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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Good that you got some sleep @Faith-and-Hope as you have a big day of organising to do today. I have a lot I want to get done and despite not having a great night I feel a little better this morning than I have done over the past few days. I think you were right - all the work stuff has had an adverse effect on me. There is nothing more I can do right now - I just have to wait for my gp and pdoc to be back and for HR to contact them and sort all this out. It does mean my return to work will be further delayed but it is what it is and I can do no more than wait now.

I have a little time between DBT and seeing the psychologist tomorrow so I might make a trip to Bunnings then rather than today - it will fill in the time and hopefully make me feel less anxious about the appointment. I know the psychologist is great in facilitating DBT but I don't know what she is like one on one - suppose I will find out tomorrow

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Good idea @Zoe7 .....

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My Likes aren’t registering either @Zoe7 ..... 😐

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That is no good @Faith-and-Hope Your presence is enough Hon - but it is frustrating when your usual routine going through posts can't be undertaken ie likes/support

Hopefully it is sorted out soon for you

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Like ❣️ @Zoe7 ...... Heading out for coffee. That’ll fix it ..... lol .....

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haha yes that should fix it @Faith-and-Hope lol

I've been having Toby cuddles - he is now asleep - Toby time fixes everything for me - even if it is just momentarily!

Need to get myself up and organised soon so I can get everything done I need to before the pool - then I can come home straight after the pool and relax - might even be able to do some painting

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@Zoe7 Just reading through a bit of your latest news. Sending lots of these.💕💜💜💕🐾🐾🐾🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

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It is very frustrating @Maggie as I requested sometime ago what I needed from my doctors in order to return to work and all I was given was I needed a certificate saying I was fit for work. If all the information they needed was forwarded to me then then I would not have to wait now for so long. My GP and pdoc are both away for 3 weeks

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❤️❤️ @Zoe7 @Maggie ....

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So frustrating @Zoe7 You would think they would be behind you 200 per cent knowing how hard you have and are working to get back to school. Once you get back, you are going to be such an asset with all this you are going through. The kids need you and your experience, hang on, we are hanging on with you, and you know we don't let go.

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