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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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That’s good you were able to say goodbye @Zoe7 Anniversaries are difficult. I have my fathers coming up at Christmas.

What’s on tv for you tonight?

I watch home and away, silly, I know.

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I used to watch Home and Away but stopped a couple of years ago @Former-Member Not sure what is on tonight - I haven't even looked yet - too much time on here and looking up stuff for school at the same time. I have to try to get into the corner of my spare room - that is where all my history books are ...sooo much to move but I know I have books on the topic I will be teaching on Friday. That will most likely be a job for tomorrow when it is lighter and I will be able to see better in that room.

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we worked this morning @Zoe7, @Former-Member, @Faith-and-Hope, was sooooo hot

drank soo much water today and stayed inside for the afternoon

had a tele health appt at our hospital with my specialist

got another appt next week xx

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I had a little read and noticed you’re working two days a week @Zoe wow! That’s huge. I also read how stressful it’s been for you with the principal etc. So awful for you. Some/most people have zero understanding of ptsd etc. Makes going back to work so much harder. I hope it gets easier for you. Thank goodness the school year is nearly over.

If im quiet. I’m just having I lie down on the couch, but will pop on here when I can. 💜

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I would be staying inside in that heat too @Shaz51 - that is way too hot. I can deal with the heat up to the late 20s but once it heads into the 30s I sit on the air conditioner lol

What is your appointment for next week?

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I hope your appointments go well @Shaz51 💜

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This introduction back to work has been difficult but there is only 4 weeks left so I need to deal with it the best I can @Former-Member This Friday is my first whole day so that will be a real test. I have Family Food Fight on at the moment but it is more in the background.

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thank you @Zoe7, @Former-Member

next weeks appt is with the kidney specialist xx

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I hope your appointment goes well @Shaz51

Are you working tomorrow my sister?

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yes @Zoe7

I am a bit worried for mr shaz tomorrow as a lot of his jobs will be outside xx

while I am doing the housework for hours

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