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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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Pretty much @Zoe7 its probably learned . anyhoo

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Yep, I agree, it's definitely gold hearing the way you are, seeing such huge progress.

I think in the circumstances with what happened, you did the best thing you could at the time. Perhaps they were merely curious as to what you were doing now, not realising their impact on you. Sleeping it off is not a bad coping mechanism at all.

It's always great for therapists to see positive, forward progress. You're making huge strides right now, not little steps. And even the things that have made you stumble and trip, you've handled really well. You go @Zoe7. You so deserve all this.

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Hi @Zoe7 Sounds like overall your session with your pdoc was excellent. Keep up the good work! I'm really happy for you and you sound happy with your progress too.

I totally understand your feelings after being contacted on fb by that person. I recently saw a school photo of someone that sa'd me too and went through all the reactions you describe. So I get it. Hope those feelings and symptoms have settled down for you.

Sending hopes that you continue on the up and up. You sound really together and that's wonderful.

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It is all looking up @Sans911 @eth @TAB but I am very mindful that there is still a long way to go as well - and work will be a big test. But for now I am enjoying the positive feelings and knowing how far I have come

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Sorry @Zoe7 do you mean new work re challenge? I thought you had gone back to work already. Sorry I'm missing chapters. My bad. Anyway, washing bedding and having a bath before waiting for sheets to dry then going back to bed lol, I slept a lot during the day yest and didnt really sleep at all last night well not til 5am and am still a bit short feels

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yes, live in the moment when its a good one, it will be ongoing though @Zoe7

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New school so new system, new kids and colleagues, new principal etc. @TAB - all will be challenging as well as having these weeks off when I was just getting back into it.

Have a good nap - I'm off to do more in the garage after having a nap myself.

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That sounds awesome @Zoe7
Keep kicking the goals. I am enjoying the updates and seeing you progress steadily onwards.

The best thing about social media is that you don't need to have certain people on it if you don't want. Sorry to hear about it though. But it does sound like you are dealing with it with the psych.

Once again I see you making these steps forward a d I am encouraged by it 🙂

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You also sound alive and bright too @Zoe7 so your psych has noted it

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Hi @TAB@Zoe7@MDT@eth@Sans911 im on lunch break so not sure if details but seems we’re encouraging/congratulating @Zoe7. @TAB what happened when you phoned employer. I’m tired & sad today about being made redundant with nothing on the horizon re alternative employment. Just feel like crying actually but still engaging with residents. I don’t want to descend into self-pity, & must also avoid fear. I’m sick of employment & mental health hassles - they are closely linked for me. Uncertainty is generally not a promoter of mental health! Bye, must see some oldies now

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