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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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@Appleblossom “good healthy fun” - yep let’s order that up for all of us @Zoe7 @TAB@Former-Member@Former-Member ! I’m following everyone’s posts amidst applying for jobs. @TAB Yay for doing paid work however unpalatable it is @Zoe7 maybe hit days aren’t the best for trying to increase activity tolerance in preparation for return to work @Former-Member & @Former-Member I’ve appreciated your comments. So I’m working on applying for a Senior job I don’t really want - older persons mental health service, can you believe it?! On the positive, the manager told me there are 2 more full-time positions (NOT senior) to be advertised soon so less extra responsibilities would be preferable. Fine with 4 days probably but FT would be too tiring I think. Another job was supporting volunteers so might apply for that despite not really being a health professional’s job. Back to the grindstone I guess. I wanted to encourage you @Appleblossom re your frustration re mindfulness but ... My lovely 17yo has just checked if I’m getting distracted because he doesn’t want me to get super stressed when submitting it by the deadline!!! Bless!

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So good that you got to Bunnings @Zoe7 Well done. That’s so good your sister can help. Sounds like a job for another day, seeing as it’s so hot down there.

I haven’t been out except to hang washing.

Too hot.

Been getting frustrated trying to do internet banking only to find out ages later that it’s not working and bank is not sure when it will be fixed. Oh the joys of internet. Seems to happen often with different sites, when paying bills etc. oh well. 💜🦋☕️

Really sorry to hear about you having to find another job @Sam3

wishing you well.

Working in disability can be very rewarding. They can be such fun to work with too.

Just a thought.

🌷🌸🌺

Hi all. 👋💖

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Hey @Sam3 @Former-Member I have put up some more of the frame but need to grind off a couple of bolts and cut a piece of concrete to do the rest - so given that it is getting late I'll do that tomorrow. Toby needed a break because he was busy supervising me and panting rather than staying in the shade - he is now laying on the floor cooling down. He has had plenty of water so that should help him as well. Going to have to lock him in the house tomorrow whilst I do the grinding and cutting otherwise he will want to be under my feat and that of course will be dangerous for us both.

Going to have a shower soon and cool off myself then settle in for the night.

Hope you job search has been going okay @Sam3 and that you find something in an area that you are interested in. It seems like you have enough skills and experience to do many different things so hoping that something comes up that you really want to do.

@Former-Member oh the joys of internet banking - or internet anything when you really need it - I have been lucky with mine since I switched providers and we are always informed prior to any maintenance being done in my area. I need to do some washing also but will do that after I have a shower. Might even bath Toby first as it is warm enough for him to dry quickly this afternoon - would be a perfect evening to go to the beach but I don't have any evergy left for that tonight.

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afternoon @Zoe7 @Former-Member @Sam3

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Hey @MDT just chillin' on here before I bath Toby and have a shwer myself. Will feed both my babies before I bath him though otherwise Cat will be talking at me for ages lol How's your day been?

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Not bad @Zoe7
Just heading out now. To catch up with some peeps. Nothing too flash.
My pc is playing up again so I know what I'll be doing tomorrow lol...
I like how your pets always hang out with you even when you are doing stuff about the house haha

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Toby really does follow me everwhere @MDT I have to be careful when I am doing stuff not to tread on him lol He is a funny little fella - if I tell him he has to stay when I go out the front door then he does but if I don't tell him that and grab my keys then he thinks he is coming too and will run to the door or scratch at it until I come back - he has a built in radar to know if I am leaving him or just not letting him out. Cat just does her own thing and doesn't care what Toby does most of the time. She is happy laying in her room or under her tree in the garden.

I hope you have a great night out - it will be good to catch up with some people after all your hard work this week with the job searching. Have fun buddy

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Save a seat at Friday feast @Zoe7 in case my plans fall through. Already been some cancels but then again smaller might be better.

Yeh pets are funny like that. They can sense that stuff right away.

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I don't think I will be doing FF either tonight @MDT Once I bath Toby and have a shower I will settle in for a quiet night. Might watch some tennis and try for an early night so I can be up and about early tomorrow as well.

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Haha fair enough @Zoe7
Either way. Enjoy your evening
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