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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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Thanks for reminding me @Zoe7 ... it's time I got back into the pool too ....

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Hi @MDT

I'm doing pretty good

Other than this heatwave here atm.

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Do you think you will be able to get to the pool tomorrow Hon? Is it a public holiday in your city tomorrow? @Faith-and-Hope

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The pool I go to is in a centre that will be open tomorrow @Zoe7 .... and hopefully it will be really quiet, owing to the nature of the public holiday .... lol

Hi @MDT @oceangirl @Bunniekins ..... 🖐

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That is great Hon - we can both be water babies tomorrow together but separately

I think it is just about time for me to head off, wind down a bit more and try to sleep. I'll check in with you in the morning and as soon as I hear anymore from HR I will let you know. I have missed you over the last couple of days but I know you get when I need time out as well. Goodnight @Faith-and-Hope 💕💐🌹😍

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Goodnight @Zoe7 ..... 💚🌷💤

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The heatwave struck here too @oceangirl
I went to the beach but ended up getting burnt to a crisp. A tomato even 🍅
Lesson learned.

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@Zoe7 night my friend
And glad you are making a bit of progress on your job stuff. You can do it 🙂
We believe in @Zoe7

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@Faith-and-Hope Hi Faith-and-Hope wishing you a lovely day today. Love greenpea xxx

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Goodmorning @Faith-and-Hope Up early again today - didn't have a good night again but determined to get to the pool today.

Going to do a little more butterfly searching to copy and print out for the collage and will try to get the butterfly drawn that I will do the collage on as well - that is the plan anyway

I do have some housework to do as well and would like to get that done so I can stay on top of it.

Trying to keep busy today (as you can see by what I want to get done) as I hope that will help with the anxiety about returning to work arrangements.

Will keep you and @Bunniekins @MDT @CheerBear @Sans911 @Snowie @Teej @TheVorticon @Adge and others updated when I hear from HR and know more about work Hope everyone has a little light in their day

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