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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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Enjoy the pool @Zoe7

I have dropped son off at work and have rest of day to myself partly doing counselling over heavy issues will take prn and then choir. All of it across town.

Am proud of my son This is a busy week with 2 regional performances, 3 days work in new job and court hhhmmmm.

Hey @Faith-and-Hope I love hearing about your assignments.

@MDT @oceangirl Let us know what is going on.

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❤️ @Appleblossom .....

I made another art journal page last night, and I am really pleased with it, but I can’t share it here because it’s going into my visual diary ......

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Sending you hugs for your difficult appointment @Appleblossom I hope choir afterwards gives you a little relief and release

@Faith-and-Hope I have made it to the shop and the pool - will go to the chemist tomorrow before DBT (forgot my script and can't be bothered going out again today ) It is warm here today so doing some washing and going to try to tackle the painting again - only a little bit to do but it will need a fine touch and plenty of natural light so will be able to do that later this afternoon when the light comes through the loungeroom window. Hope you are enjoying your work today. I am going to relax for a little while, do some more tidying up and then look at the curriculum to start planning.

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Hi again @Zoe7 and @Faith-and-Hope and all around here

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Hey .... @Pepsimax 🤗👋💐💕

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@Zoe7 I know it's a while back now, but I just read about your first day back at work. Don't mind if I shout WELL DONE YOU.

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Thank you sweet @Maggie My next half day is Friday and I am looking forward to it

I noticed you changed your avatar and presume that reflects how you are presently feeling so sending you all my love and huge hugs - here for you Hon

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Thanks @Zoe7 I'll be thinking of you Friday.

@Faith-and-Hope I've gone to my thread at least 4 times to reply to you and forgot why I was there....durr.....so I'll say Thankyou for beautiful pics, I love the chair and heart etc, plus your 💛💛💛 Hope you are doing ok.

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So good to see you again @Maggie Hope things are more settled.

Thanks for good Luck wishes @Zoe7

It was weird I went to the building and found another organisation that I really needed, much more than the session. I met the counsellor, but my mind was on legal stuff.

Choir was really lovely. Music and people were nice to me. I did not feel locked out while they stayed in cliques and there are 2 ladies who are being very friendly in the break.

Oooooh "the break" .... historically was the time I was terrified. Always alone and awkward. WHile everyone looked forward to so they could chat and have a break from whatever we were supposed to be doing .... For 40 years it was like that. I hated the breaks. Now I dont have the same fear. So thats good.

I am sure if I was in your grade, you would have noticed and put some action in place.

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Hi @Appleblossom

I agree with you @Appleblossom And I will be seeing my Dr this week and she will hopefully write them another letter for me. How have you been going?

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