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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 GP today showed me what she had written and she recommended 2 weeks for 2 half days per week, increasing to 2 days and then increasing again to fulltime by the end of term - that timeframe is still achievable but it has to begin ASAP to achieve that. The thing is it has to be accomodated as I am permanent at that school.

I am doing the best I can to get through all this but it is definitely affecting my motivation and that is not good for returning to work. I don't believe that the Principal is being at all supportive as that is not a great place to be sitting either @Faith-and-Hope - I suppose only time will tell on that front.

I have an appointment with the psychologist for December but am on the cancellation list for sooner - so that is a concern also in regards to whether I have to take time off work for it - so much up in the air again Hon ...like I said - I'll get through it but it is particularly hard right now.

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Hearing you @Zoe7 ...... 💚💚💚

You got a lot done today !!

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Thanks Hon 💛🧡💚💙💜

How was your day @Faith-and-Hope?

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It was good @Zoe7 ..... I worked through lunchtime, which was why you didn’t hear from me. I went straight to the next class, but I had taken a break mid-morning long enough to eat my breakfast, and a coffee ..... then ate again after class .... a crepe (surprise, surprise) And now I am walking home.

how are you going @Sans911 ?

I can see you have been posting across the day @BlueBay, but I haven’t got across to the other thread yet .,.,,

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Sounds like a really busy day but glad you ate @Faith-and-Hope

I don't think I will be too far off bed tonight - have you got a lot to do tonight before you cn get some sleep?

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I am taking the girls out for street food tonight and bringing something back for S2 @Zoe7 ...... then going on with my collage ..... which I am enjoying so much it doesn’t feel like work at all. I can go to bed when I am tired, not having to work around mr’s regimen.

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Sounds like you have a great evening planned Hon I am going to head off as I don't feel good tonight and hoping to get to sleep very soon - have had some extra meds tonight to help as I really just need today to be over. Those thoughts have come back tonight and I need them to go away. Will catch you tomorrow @Faith-and-Hope - enjoy your night

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Thank you @Zoe7 .....

Hugs for not feeling great, and I hope you sleep quickly and well.

❤️🦋💕

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Evening @Zoe7

@Faith-and-Hope

I suspect Zoe is in bed by now, sweet dreams hopefully. Frustrating to hear your principal being difficult. Sounds like the agency that I work for. At least my timeline is more flexible. I hope HR has your back and pushes hard for you.

And you're probably collaging away F & H. Sounds like therapy in itself. It's wonderful you have this outlet which also suits your nature so well.

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hugs @Zoe7

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