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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 luck with appt @Zoe7

I am just home after gym and brekky this morning. HAve an interview tomorrow night for a job in Poland as english teacher. Whether I take it up will depend on whether the students are kids or adults.

Going to fill out the form now and then send it through. Then go from there.

Might even take a small nap. Because I'm kind of tired lol. Getting hot again here.

HAve a good one. Talk later today my friend

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Hi @MDT what’s up?

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Hi @Zoe7 well I chased up long service leave over different state. No miracles. And lots of jobs dont pay it, so am five hundred days short still lol so no 6 week paid holiday for Tab well at least i know now, and its def not worth hanging around in this industry for another 5 years for the sake of 6000 dollar carrot maybe. At least I know as said and it was a lot easier doing it that thinking about it over and over for months, well unless the goal was to have something to bother myself with, which it probably was haha Hope your day is doing what its supposed to do. Might go and check lotto ticket later lol.

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That is really great news about the interview @MDT - hoping it is who you want to work with and you get it then all the VISA stuff can be sorted as well as you will have a job to go to.

@TAB Not good news about LSL but as you said - at least now you know. I'm super impressed that you followed it all up today so well done you! ✅ for having appointments sorted and LSL chased up - that is a few things crossed off your list.

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This will be a relatively short post (for me anyway lol) but many to tag in here....

@Faith-and-Hope @TAB @MDT @Sans911 @Shaz51 @outlander @Teej @CheerBear @Maggie @Former-Member @Former-Member @Appleblossom @TheVorticon @Adge @Sam3 @utopia @Snowie @Owlunar @BlueBay @Former-Member and many others who have followed my story or journey over the last couple of years...

Today we reduced one of my night meds - it is a wait and 'see how it goes' while I am still off work and we then have time to increase again if needed.

The most important news - and a big deal for me - is I no longer have to do weekly pickups from the chemist - I am officially allowed to manage ALL my meds myself as everyone agrees that I am safe to do so. That is a massive deal for me as it also says that it is not just me but my treating team that agree that I am in control of both my meds and my life in general. That is such a massive win and I am super happy that I no longer have weekly check-ins and pick-ups

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yeah I cant believe I did it either, told self would take forever/too hard basket Thanks @Zoe7 yeah just need work in short term now, but may take a bit more time to make sure not smoking doesnt come unstuck re stress/situations at work oh and other smokers lol prob best to have more time out, will check what else is on list can still get some things done in the meantime

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Wow well done @Zoe7 re meds ..they must be seeing progress!

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You are doing really well with getting things done and the not smoking @TAB It is a bugger about the not working and no money though - hope you have enough to get through a bit longer.

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It was really nice that the chemist commented also on how well I am doing and how nice it has been to see the change in me - especially lately when I have seemed so much better @TAB - now I just need to get this placement at my new school and go from there ...onwards and upwards

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@Faith-and-Hope I see you there also and know how proud of me you would be right now. I talked about you today with my pdoc and she thinks it is wonderful that I am in a place where I can have you with me in my heart and head and still cope with not having the same contact with you over this period. I miss you terribly but I am coping with it better than I suspected I would. I have had amazing support from others here too and seeing you support posts means you are still with us - so that also helps.

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