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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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Such a grrr situation @Zoe7
I hope it gets sorted out when your gp is back until then its that damn waiting game

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It is going to make it more difficult for them to organise my return to work as it will be a couple of weeks into next term rather than the beginning of the term now but that isn't my problem @outlander - they have to deal with it.

Do you have any plans for tomorrow?

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Yes it is their problem, youve done everything thats been asked of you and thats all you can do @Zoe7

Hmm not alot of plans here. Im still feeling 'off' so will see how i am. I am meeting up with 2 clients to discuss the long weekend coming up though as they want their horses in care for those few days other than that i cant think of anything

What time will you be headed to DBT?

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I leave about 9.30 usually as DBT starts at 10 but I need to go to the chemist as well so might try to do that before I go tomorrow. I have 3/4 of an hour between DBT and my appointment so I am going to go to Bunnings in that time - it is close to the clinic.

What is the long weekend for this week?

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The sounds like a good plan and good use of time too @Zoe7

Mm i think its labour day? I know this coming monday is a public holiday though. its not going to make much difference to me cause the kids are on holidays from friday anyway.

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Those pesky school holidays lol @outlander

What happened with that client that wasn't paying you Hon?

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Mmm yes im dreading them lol @Zoe7

They are still ignoring me but y'know what? I really do not care. Thats there problem and one less stress for me. i didn't think they were going to pay what they owed but im no longer out of pocket either. I thought I would loose clients but i havent. I have 2 new ones for the coming weekend plus my other regular one ( and others who are on and off sort of clients) I usually get an influx during the holiday breaks esp around xmas/new yrs time.

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It is good that you are not out of pocket @outlander and have new clients. It will be good when the christmas holidays come around then to earn a bit extra. ...and you have these extra clients for now too - that is great news.

Have you thought anymore about the TAFE course?

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Yeah i dont mind an influx during holidays. I was looking after 7 not including mine at one point but that waa only short term thankfully!

I have started the enrollment process already. Im just up to payment then they finalise on their end.

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That is great @outlander It will be good to have some formal study behind you for the future. I am going to have to head off now - was hoping for an early night but taken a lot longer for meds to work - hope you get some sleep tonight Hon - goodnight

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