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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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I'm really pleased to hear that @BlueBay . So good to know you can call on him whenever needed.

Sherry 🌸

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Yiur doctor has been through a lot with you and continues to support you @BlueBay That is great You'll be able to go to the beach again now the tourists have left - that will be good for you too.

@Snowie It is great to finally know and whilst it wasn't what I was expecting it may open up areas for me that I didn't think I would be doing but am happy to do. I have done support work before where I had to visit a lot of different schools and try to get them back into mainstream education so working in small groups or one-on-one with some kids will be great. It does also take some of the pressure off me at the start of the year to get a classroom set up as well as all the planning done. I think it is a really good fit for me and will let me ease back into teaching a bit slower - just as it should have been last year.

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Hi @Zoe7 You've taken so many big steps.

So much planning, time & anticipation seems to have gone into your returning to work.

I hope for the very best for you, it does sound exciting (& scary at the same time).

Adge

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way to go @Zoe7

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Thanks @Adge I do feel like this has been a long road but we are finally getting somewhere and going back to work is a big part of that.

How are you going with everything you have been dealing with? Have the flashbacks eased at all?

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Thanks my sister @Shaz51

How are you going with the flooding in your area?

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Hi @Zoe7 CONGRATULATIONS !!! I'm really happy for you too. Wonderful news. Must be such a relief for you and the details sound excellent too. I'm sure you will enjoy the variety of the work too. WOOHOO!!!

@Pepsimax if you need help to plan for your planning meeting, p57 of the "Anyone Started with the NDIS?" thread has a list of the questions asked at planning meetings which is almost exactly what I was asked. And p56 has a link to a booklet that you can complete to help prepare also. Best wishes for a fantastic plan that will give you 'choice and control' and help you reach your goals (which they will also focus on at the planning meeting).

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depends where you are @Zoe7 , we are ok , but we are cut off with surrounding water

Hello @Adge , @eth , @Former-Member , @BlueBay

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Hope you've got everything you need @Shaz51

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Thanks @eth It is more relief setting in now and also a good feeling about what is to come after being shown around the school.

@Shaz51 I am pleased that you are safe where you are my sister. Just been out for a quick meal at the local pub with my sister and her partner. It was a spur of the moment thing. She called aand I was just thinking about what to get for dinner so thought why not. Only away for an hour and now can get settled in doing a few things at home tonight.

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