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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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Thankyou for messages @Zoe7 @Sam3 @outlander

💜💖💜💖💜💖

WiFi in our area is really bad at times, especially this morning.

Will come back another time when it’s working better. It’s too frustrating trying to message when it’s like it is this morning.

☕️

Hi everyone. 💖☕️

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Hey @Sam3
Nice to hear from you. Thanks for your encouragement and suggestions.
I am considering hays recruitment. That's possibly the best one I've seen so far.
I did do a TESOL/ESL program however doing it online means I am at a disadvantage. It strikes me that they want a more solidified qualification. Like uni level.
I tutored high school. I didn't have results to tutor at uni, nor did I agree with my lecturers on everything 😉 haha which helps if you want to be a tutor. But yes, marks are helpful and I think i only have pass average.
But this is how it is. Plus I don't believe being able to write well and argue a point is best evidenced through a degree. Often university only shows you one side of an argument, without giving fair credit to an alternative. This is why universities are going backwards i would say. But yes. Good pointers re recruitment agencies.
I'm making slow progress and I think this. Counts most.
Hope yuou enjoy your Saturday

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hello @Sam3,

@Former-Memberand @outlander and myself are not only carers but we have our own MI

mine is being mentally abused when young daily before mum and I left and then I was rejected by my dad for years later

I don`t think it really leaves you

Hello @Zoe7, @MDT, @Former-Member, @outlander, @Sans911

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Oh @Shaz51 my heart goes out to you 💜 I wish things were easier for you & also @outlander & @Former-Member Thank you for sharing some of your story.

Hello @Zoe7@MDT@Former-Member

I couldn’t have had an easier day spending time with friends but I feel overwhelmed with thoughts (eg. discovery yesterday that I have thyroid dysfunction probably requiring medication along with psychiatrist suggesting to add another antidepressant, only 2 weeks left before becoming redundant, & generally feeling pathetic). Wondering if I should ring a helpline or whether more thinking/talking will make me worse when I feel so sad & disappointed that I can’t seem to stay well.

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sending you hugs @Sam3

sometimes things feel so overwhelming my friend , I have stage 4 kidney disease and Diabetes and I was born with rubella syndrome and now I am on 8 meds a day so far

have you got a coping box -- something you enjoy doing at these times

and we are here for you if you want to talk my friend xx

Hello @Zoe7, @MDT, @Former-Member, @outlander, @Former-Member

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Thank you so much for your generous spirit @Shaz51 (& you reminded me to look in my “coping box” so will listen to soothing strategy card ie listen to 🎵 ) Sounds like you have alot on your plate - sorry that’s an inappropriate understatement- sounds like you are a true survivor. Do you have any other tips for when feeling overwhelmed?

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no need to be sorry my friend @Sam3

it does take time to remember to look after ourselves , I have found the forum sooo helpful , so whenever and anytime you need reassurance , someone is here 24/7 and Remember the @Former-Member is here to help us too xxxx

I will tag you to the overwhelming thread

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You do have a lot going on @Sam3 and those overwhelming feelings can take over. If you think calling a helpline would help then do that and we are here for you as well.

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Hello @Shaz51 Been a busy morning and early afternoon for me - now resting as I am exhausted. Going to watch the tennis tonight. What are you up to?

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sounds good idea tonight @Zoe7

mr shaz was going to mow today but it is raining , so had a sleep in until 8am

and then went food shopping for us and mu and then put mum`s stuff away and then our things 'did a load of washing

and relaxing for the afternoon '

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