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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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@Zoe7 I have removed paint and found some beautiful wood hiding in furniture. I've only built those packed desk and table things. Always end up with left overs I shouldn't have. Lol.

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Lived experience @Sam3 though it all depends on how you view living!!!!! Nice to meet you also.

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Do call your friend Hon - they would want to know what is going on for you - I would if I was your friend. They can be a shoulder for you while you are trying to get through this. It is not easy losing a job but I also have confidence that you will find another one because to me you seem like a motivated, intelligent and capable person - and worker.

You need to have that confidence in yourself to get through this okay and if you lose that then we are here to help you out in that respect @Sam3

Talk to your doctor and see what they say but if you feel more vulnerable if you reduce the meds then maybe this is not the best time to do that - but talk to your doctor - they know you best and know your history and what you may or may not be able to cope with.

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Good point @TAB. Maybe it’s a matter of committing to the plan you had before they called. The fact they initiated contact is noteworthy. I know you don’t like the work & it might seem like begging, but maybe you could ask again or ask if that company has same/other work at another location? You & I need to work on getting Cert IVs perhaps?!

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LOL there always seems to be parts left over when I put those things together too @Maggie - I think they either have too many parts or parts missing - I'm sure they do it on purpose to keep us guessing

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Well they had me booked in for other work in a couple weeks time but thinking bridges burned completely now @Sam3 anyway no cert IV for me just need to work out how to survive

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I’m here @Sam3

Just quiet today and finding it a bit hard keeping up with everyone’s news.

Thanks for asking.

Just had dinner and trying to relax.

I made it out today, that’s a bonus.

Hoping you can find a job you enjoy soon. Must be hard for you.

🌷🌸🌺

Hi everyone. 👋🌷🌸🌺

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Good evening @TAB @Sam3 @Former-Member @Zoe7

I am okay atm. Might tackle pc later on tonight. Atm just waiting for cake as it is my sisters 21st. Hamsolo02 I guess?
I am watching the tennis and reading a new book. My other book was a bit pretentious. It's funny how the way a novel is written can turn us right off. I felt like the author was trying to write war and peace but ended up writing a redo..
Anyways. Reading Hound of the Baskervilles now. Just started it.

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I'm recording the tennis to watch after the cricket so don't tell me scores or who is winning @MDT

Never read that book but heard it s good - hope you enjoy it.

Wish your sister a happy birthday from us all here

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It's automatically better @Zoe7 haha
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