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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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Not going to the pool Hon - couldn't face it today I have planning to get done and it will take most of the afternoon to organise because I am not very into it atm.

I read on another thread about not being able to post whilst overseas so that means I won't have contact with you while you are away this year - that has affected me also.

Feeling very flat and have slept most of the morning @Faith-and-Hope - so just trying to get myself mobile now.

My sister is coming around for dinner tonight so I need to get that organised as well - will need a trip to the supermarket later to but a few things to cook.

I hope you have a good time with D1 and the other girls - great that you are doing something for yourself in getting your hair done. I know you have a lot of uni stuff to do as well but doing those little things for yourself are important too

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Hey @Zoe7. Calling by with some 💙 for you for your flat day and your sad feelings. Thinking of you and hoping tomorrow is a better day.

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I am back at work tomorrow @CheerBear so it needs to be a better day - I was looking forward to it but am not yet organised - I hope once I get the planning done I will feel better. How is your day going CB?

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It's been a big week for you @Zoe7. Looking forward to hearing how work goes for you tomorrow. I think I read the principal was in there on your first day (though I may be wrong). Will that be the same tomorrow?

My day is going OK thanks. Im doing something way out of my comfort zone and have been out way further away than I would usually go from the school, to take my person to an appointment. It's been kind of nice to need to put all the 'doing' stuff aside and just drive and wait an listen to music today 🙂 Could have used some more sleep but that's an almost constant thing for me.

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Yes the Principal will be in the room again - I do understand that I have been away for a long time and it doesn't change the way I teach - have always been happy to have someone sit in on the class - but does add a little more pressure on me @CheerBear.

It is so lovely of you to help out and take your person to the appoinment - you are a real treasure CB I get that feeling of needing more sleep - I needed that this morning but was lucky enough that I could get a couple more hours. I have my little fluffball for company... so good for me to have. Cat is asleep on her chair and happy there - she gets the occasional pat but I tend to not disturb her too much s she looks so peaceful all curled up 😺

I hope you can get a little more sleep tonight but also know how difficukt that cn be when there is so much going on for you - you will be in my thoughts Hon

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@Zoe7 Sorry you are having a flat day. Sending lots of these for tomorrow 💕💜💕💜 just in case you are not online before you go to school. I'm also glad you have the comfort of your fur babies. My girl is chewing one of those large bones !!! Take care @Zoe7 thinking of you.

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Thank you sweet @Maggie I am slowly getting the housework done and will get stuck into the planning a little later. Have done a little of it but need to do a lot more - safe to over plan so that everyone for all abilities is catered for and we don't have anyone finishing up early. I'm really not looking forward to tomorrow like I was a couple of days ago but hoping that will get better the more I get into the planning.

It is raining here so both my fur babies are inside. I bet your little Mags is loving her bone 🐶

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@Zoe7 Cloudy but sunny here, not too warm. I hope the planing brings back some excitement. If only those watching knew a fraction of the effort and achievment you are putting into this, but they don't, and that's sad. I know you will do this, we are all standing with you. The kids are the lucky one @Zoe7 some teachers are gifted, others have jobs, worlds apart. I saw the gap while nursing. Warm thoughts coming your way. 💕💜💕🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

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Thank you so very much @Maggie It feels more like an effort today but I know I will get it done. I have some time in the morning before I begin in the afternoon so what I dont get organised this afternoon I can do after my sister leaves tonight and in the morning. My sister is coming for dinner so that is getting me a bit more mobile this afternoon - still need to do some shopping for tonight so will get dressed and do that soon (yes I am still in my jammies - been that sort of day!)

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Good one@Zoe7

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