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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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Well fingers and toes crossed for 3/4 @Zoe7. Especially with the late notice, it would be much easier for you.

I am going okish today. Not a great day, lots of gulit and I'm failing moments here. Hopefully it will pass soon enough.

How are you going hon?

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That is not good about the guilt and I'm failing moments @Snowie I could say that you are certainly not failing but I also know once those feelings kick in it is hard to talk ourselves out of it. You are doing what you can Hon and that has to be enough. Go easy on yourself - you have actually come a long way and I very much see that in you.

I am doing alright - just about to have a visit from my sister so will get back to you more later.

Hugs and hugs

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thanks Zo

@Zoe7

I think I've done pretty well today given how shite it started. Applying for a job atm in tertiary education wellbeing management - seeing as this is what I have experience in.

Sending it off now actually.

I came up with a new strategy for this too - see something? Apply straight away. Don't think twice about it. Write up a cover letter and send it. No dilly-dallying

gday @Snowie sorry to hear you feel bad. I like seeing you around forums, but I can understand you may feel overwhelmed at this point. Take care of yourself. This too shall pass 🙂

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Thanks @MDT - still not heard from boss & only 2 more days before I finish. I did call potential new employer who does intend to employ me apparently - still awaiting formal offer via email. I will read all other posts to catch up on everyone’s news later.

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You are doing everything you possibly can to get work @MDT You really are a determined young man and I love the way you approach all this. Keep it up and I have no doubt all your efforts will pay off.

I just had my sister come around to watch the cricket with me - she doesn't have sport in her foxtel package so she comes around when games are on there to watch with me - there are plenty of times she comes in winter to watch the football as well.

She was pleased that HR made contact and just as pleased that I stood my ground with what I wanted to do this year as well. Something will come through in the next couple of days - I have to believe that otherwise I will send myself into a spin and that will not be good for me at all. SO thinking positively here as that is really all I can do.

@Sam3 that totally sucks that you haven't heard anything from your boss - it is hard to move forward when there are things up in the air still - hoping that all gets sorted out for you too very quickly.

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Fingers and toes crossed something comes through soon my sister @Zoe7

hello @Snowie, @Sam3, @MDT, @Teej, @Former-Member, @Owlunar

I love to send some of this rain down to everyone , more rain to come

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We could definitely do with some of your rain down here @Shaz51 - fires still burning out of control in a few different areas. Expecting a tiny amouont of rain (maybe) on Thursday but it doesn't look like it will be anywhere near enough to help with the fires.

I hope to find out something tomorrow but that will depend on when the Principals HR have emailed get back to her. Fingers crossed here I hear something tomorrow too. At least after conversations today I know that HR is actually doing something and that she also knows exactly what I would prefer to be teaching in terms of grades and days of the week.

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it is good know that HR is actually doing something @Zoe7, I have my fingers and toes crossed for you

I did 6 hours cleaning today , tired but ok

kinda a day off tomorrow , the car is getting a service , cleaning mum`s house , doctor`s appt for mr shaz

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Not really a day off for you then @Shaz51 you are still cleaning even if it is your mum's house - she is very lucky to have such a wonderful daughter

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