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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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All that time watching videos and art journalling has paid off in a bigger way than you would even have thought at the beginning then Hon - isn't it great when a hobby can become part of your work as well @Faith-and-Hope - very happy that this is all coming together for you

I didn't get to my butterfly outline today but I wasn't in the headspace - hopefully after the meeting tomorrow I will be more able to focus on it. I know I will be ok in the meeting but there is that residual frustration at the way it has all happened that I don't think will go until there is an actual plan in place ...and as you said - maybe the Principal will surprise me tomorrow - fingers crossed.

Now tell me a bit more about this art project you are doing

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you take care of everyone else so well-- mum has said that I have been like that all my life @Zoe7, but I forget about Me , I have always thought of me last

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You have a heart of gold @Shaz51 - that shines out in your interactions here Hon - but you also need to do things for yourself ...just the little things help my sister

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very true @Zoe7

and @Faith-and-Hope opening the arts are really interesting ,

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I am thinking you have fallen asleep now @Zoe7 ..... sleep well sweet butterfly .... 💚🦋💤

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Thinking of you @Zoe7 .... 💚🌷💚

Mornibg @Sans911 @Shaz51 @Bunniekins @MDT @BlueBay @Maggie @Former-Member @Teej @CheerBear .... anyone else around 👋💕

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Went back to sleep after I fed the babies this morning @Faith-and-Hope - need to get myself going a bit this morning to be awake enough for this meeting this afternoon. I am a bit apprehensive about it but also trying to think positive and tell myself that it will work out and I will be back at work next week. There have been so many hurdles along the way though that there is some negativity creeping in ...just need to wait and see what happens hey...

Hope you have a great day Hon and will fill you in when I know what is going on myself

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@Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51 @Bunniekins @MDT @BlueBay @Owlunar @CheerBear @Teej @Sans911 @Snowie and anyone else following along...

Had my meeting with the Principal and HR person. It was more difficult than I expected. There is a plan for me to return to work with Monday and Friday half days for the next two weeks. We will review how I am going after the second Friday. So officially going back this Monday - that is the good news.

We had a discussion about what people would be told if asked - and basically we are all on the same page in saying that I have been unwell but better now and leave it at that. There is no need to delve into anything further or for anyone to know anymore than that - basically it is no-ones business anyway.

There were a couple of things that came up that really floored me but I can't talk about them just yet - maybe later when I have had more time to process things myself a bit more.

I think tonight will be an early night - I know I don't feel very good after the meeting despite beginning back on Monday so I think sleeping this feeling away is possibly best.

I hope everyone else has had a good day - at least had some good in their day

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@Faith-and-Hope

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Happy for you with the good news of starting back on Monday ..... sitting with you in the awkward feelings Hon .....

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Love the image ❣️

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