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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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How ya going Zoe7?

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Hey @Former-Member I am doing really well - have had a super awesome day. Things are slowly turning my way and a lot of good has happened - best day I have had for a very long time.

How are you going?

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Thanks @oceangirl 🙂 I hope you enjoy your day tomorrow/today whenever you read this. Yeh I am doing a course about international politics, like a networking event and conference. But I am working and living there for the duration of it. Rather than travelling back and forth.

Have a good sleep

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Sounds really positive @Zoe7, return to workwork, though hard at first, sure seems to have strengthened you. Its great. You're great!

I'm at an impasd / life cossroadscossroads and fighting not to give in to dark thoughts or crushing plans. Started new discussion about it in 'something's not right' - we just gotta push through.

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Hi @Zoe7@MDT@oceangirl & also @Former-Member who I don’t think I’ve met before (wave 👋 but I may have something in common with... Glad you had a great day @Zoe7 & you have a job interview @MDT. Things have taken a turn for the first for me. Stay low recovering from a major depressive episode & got news today that the vom Any I’ve been with for nearly one year has lost a contract & as a result is making some staff redundant ie. me. It’s a ‘career first’ milestone for me!?! I’ve found I’m not easily employable (age, not specialised so perhaps worked in too many diverse roles) despite having a strong work history. The major issue is the impact of this on my mental health. You guys are the first to know (didn’t want to worry my friend tonight when I saw her for her birthday & don’t want to worry other close friend who is on overseas holiday). Feeling quite concerned & fearful but will try to be brave & optimistic amidst this significant challenge to my recovery. I’m so so so disappointed that tonight I was given 13 working days notice.

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Oh dear @Sam3 ,,, reaaly sorry to hear your news regarding your job. I really feel for you. Try to think of it as a chance for new opportunities. I recall you saying you were not overly happy where you were anyway. Time for new challenges. You will be okay.

Sherry 💕

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Oh @Sam3 That is terrible news for you. I do hope you can find something else quickly.

I understand how hard this has all hit you and how much it would be affecting your MH. Know we are here to support you along the way with it all and although words don't always feel enough in these situations you certainly have us behind you.

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Oh dear @Sam3 ,,, reaaly sorry

Gooid night @Former-Member, @Zoe7, @Former-Member, @MDT

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Heading off to bed soon but wanted to check in to see how you are doing tonight @Sam3 if you are around. It has been a really tough day for you - hope you are doing as ok as you can be under the circumstances.

Hi also @Former-Member @Former-Member hope your evenings are going okay

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Goodnight @Shaz51 - sleep well my sister

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