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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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Thanks @Zoe7 .....

i hope the experiments worked out, and it’s a good day for you.

💚💜💐

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I've printed out everything I need for today so just need to do a little photocopying when I get there. I will need to leave early to do that so will need to get myself up and ready soon.

I hope you have a great day Hon and it is nit too stressful for you - will look out for you when I get home. I have an early appointment with my GP before DBT tomorrow but can be around for a little while tonight to chat if you have time @Faith-and-Hope It would be great to catch up with your day and how you are going before the next couple of months roll around

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@Faith-and-Hope Heading off to work - will catch you later Hon.

Hi @Appleblossom - catch you later too

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Hugs @Zoe7 ..... 🤗💐💚💕

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Have a great day. @Zoe7 Hi @Faith-and-Hope

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope @Appleblossom and all passing through...

The class went pretty well today but who knows what comments will be made. Had someone else sit in today as the principal was at a meeting. I knew that was going to happen after our meeting Friday and it didn't bother me. In the meeting after school there was a lot of talk about next year and it is clear that I haven't been put on a class - so I feel like all this work is for nothing and I don't know what is going to happen. I need to talk to the HR person but got home too late to call today. I have an early appointment with my GP but might have a little time to make that call before I head into DBT. I am trying really hard not to let this get to me but it seems clear that there is no plan in place that includes me for next year - making me feel a bit worthless at the moment.

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Glad today went well @Zoe7

They will just have to plan for you being there next year hun, they have no choice. However, I can understand those feelings.... I hope for your sake something is worked out.

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To be honest @Snowie I don't want to be there but I don't want this principal to think she has won either - my thoughts and feelings are all over the place right now - holding out to the end of the year... I think it is blatant discrimination but I can't prove it so I have nowhere to go - don't feel like I have support to get back to work - infact the complete opposite... feel like I keep getting thrown under the bus and despite me continuing to come out the other side it just happens again.

I hope you are doing okay Hon - I know you are not here much atm and respect that you may need space but am always thinking of you

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I can understand that @Zoe7, not wanting her to win...you are coming out the other side despite what she throws at you. Shows how much strength and resilience you have moving forward hon.

I am going ok. Struggling to be anywhere atm. Have been taking my meds early which is giving me relief from myself...not sure yet if that is good or bad.

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I understand having meds early @Snowie - some days we just want the day to be over with - I am feeling much like that today but have some things I need to get done tonight. I am not sure where I am finding the energy or motivation from - especially after today but I need to do it so I don't have too much packed into Thursday before my full day at work on Friday. I also have a meeting that I want to attend for a community group on Thursday - a lived experience thing that I have become involved in.

How are Izzy and the kids? Are you filling your days with things or just getting through the best you can?

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