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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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@Zoe7 Hoping the staff will be kind and understanding. I am sure you have been greatly missed 🙂

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So the padawan teaches the master @Zoe7
How different it is haha.
You my friend are ready. I recall being told by an old master of mine about how we play the hand we are dealt and that when the chips fall into place we just do what's best. Sounds to me like you have a good idea of what is expected of you.
You have your doubts, your thoughts, your feelings and attitudes... All of which is normal. I'd be surprised if you didn't feel nervous or worried etc.
Compare what will be happening and what is expected of you with where you would be alternatively.
In a similar tone, I fall into that too. I am nervous about next year. I am also scared. But I compare it to where I am at presently and I think that it is an improvement. I think as much as for you too.
Baby steps forward here my friend.
Go and rest and refresh after today. You'll probably surprise yourself when you are at work next week.
It's one thing to be doubting yourself, but another thing entirely to think that you will be perfect and nothing wrong. The former is an acknowledgement that you are only human. The latter an ignorant belief that you are invincible and can do anything.
I am proud of you @Zoe7

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Thanks @MDT I do think it will be ok on Monday - pretty tired tonight and that is not helping after the meeting - all that emotional energy I have been putting in along this process has ended in a way and I feel like I have fallen flat on my face - but that probably should be expected a little also. There were some things discussed that I was really shocked by also so that has added to how I feel. After a good nights sleep maybe that will reduce these feelings somewhat - only time will tell.

@Bunniekins I am not so sure how the staff will be little pea - but there are onlly a few left that used to be there so that may make it easier - won't know until I get there.

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@Zoe7 You will be fine 🙂 xxxx

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I hope so @Bunniekins = there is a lot invested in this working - I have no fallback if it doesn't - I think that and me not trusting anyone there is having an impact today but I don't need to trust anyone to do my job and that is what I need to hold onto.

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@Zoe7 rest well and look at it again - sleep on it I always say.
You are making good progress my friend

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I know I am @MDT - today is one of those days when I feel like it is one step forward and 2 back but the end goal of getting back to work is happening and I should be grateful for that even if it doesn't feel right this afternoon - tomorrow is indeed another day.

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Happy for you with the good news of starting back on Monday my sister @Zoe7

sitting with you xxxx

we have lost a few jobs through other government services

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Congratulations on starting back on Monday @Zoe7 that is wonderful news! Take care of yourself this weekend okay

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I'm really happy for you @Former-Member but it is another loss for me that I can't deal with right now. Please enjoy your last Friday Feast and I hope to catch you at some time before your leave next Wednesday

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