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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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GOOD MORNING @Zoe7

You-Go-Girl❗️ such an inspiration 🦋

Take it slow & you’ll never look back 💕

Hi @Faith-and-Hope 💕 and all 💕

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awww @Former-Member so lovely of you - I am gong to take that in with me today.

I am leaving soon - took my time getting ready this morning so not at all feeling rushed. I have a shop I need to call into on the way to work but that shouldn't take long. Will update you all when I get home - fingers crossed for it all to go smoothly today

@Faith-and-Hope I am not sure whether your presentation is today or not so goodluck if it is and if it isn't I hope you have an awesome day anyway

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Presentation all done @Zoe7 ..... and it was fine I think.

We have a make-up painting class now for one we missed when the tutor was sick a couple of weeks ago.

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LOL Just kidding

Just kidding 😁

its just that you’re both doing so well

im so inspired to do the same

lvYas🌸💕

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haha @Former-Member I love that image - looks a bit like something I drew on the board today so it is quite apt as well.

@Faith-and-Hope so pleased it went okay for you - I bet it went better than you think Hon - I can imagine you would be tougher on yourself than the teacher is

@Shaz51 @Maggie @MDT @Former-Member @Sans911 @Snowie @outlander @Owlunar and all passing through...

Today didn't go as planned but that was my bad - I forgot to put something on the board at the beginning of the lesson so the kids were a bit confused - I'll take that on though as it was a mistake - won't forget next time.

I also forgot to take some images we had been working with so drew them instead lol - that still worked.

We did manage to do everything I planned and the timing was much better today - makes such a difference knowing some of the strengths and weaknesses of the kids - just need to organise Friday now and then we have the meeting with the HR person and the principal again to see where we go from here. I have in the back of my mind that the principal is going to oppose increaing my half days to full days and to be honest I am not sure if I can do them myself but after today I am more confident than I was last week.

I had to stay for a planning session after school (that is factored into my hours) and I felt totally lost - I understood what they were talking about but as it was part of a wider school plan I am very much behind in what I need to learn again - something I will need to talk to the principal about at some stage.

Toby and Cat were very happy to see me home so that was a nice end to the day. I have also been to the chemist and the shop and now need to organise dinner - something quick and easy methinks.

I wrote on another thread that I feel like the light is a little brighter for me this afternoon - I hope this continues over the next few days - I will organise Friday's lessons gradually as I have a very long day with DBT, GP, pdoc and psychologist all on Wednesday - methinks I will sleep well Wednesday night.

Hugs to you all

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Impressed with your efforts @Zoe7. It can't be easy but you are doing the best you can. I'm sure it will get easier. A lot of challenges for you.

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@Zoe7 You are doing well, very well. Rest up this evening if you can and recharge some energy. 💕💜💕💜

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Thanks @Maggie and @soul I don't feel as tired tonight as I did last week so that is a bonus

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So proud of you @Zoe7

❤️❤️

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I believe the light is a little brighter indeed @Zoe7

You are encouraging me with your progress
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