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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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Thanks @TAB @Bunniekins @TheVorticon Had dinner and getring ready to settle in for the night. Starting to feel tired now - suppose the adrenalin of the day is wearing off.

How have your days been?

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hoep you get a good rest and your day tomorrow is similiar @Zoe7 I made up porkies and blew off second job in a row, well if was still on it. making questionable decisions, but the 'right' ones didn't feel ..right .. anyway looks might have work with another company. its a short term fix if it happens but at the moment i'd be happy working in an outback roadhouse .. over horrible work, bosses, co workers, conditions etc anyway plus since not smoking I seem to be able to survive for a lot longer in between jobs

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So happy to read you had a good first day @Zoe7

the staff all sound lovely and very friendly 😊 which makes life easier

so so hsppy for you. This is a great start of the year for you xxxooo

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Thanks @BlueBay It is a good start - now to wait for the timetable to be organised and actuaally get into the teaching part - but slowly is good thing there too.

@TAB Hope this work with the new company pays off for you. It would make it easier to live off less now that you are not smoking. I know you didn't like the previous workplace or bosses so if you can get by with what you have until you find more work then go for it.

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well it adds up, according to smoking app have saved nearly $2000 so that's gone towards living expenses @Zoe7 I just could make myself keep going to the same places with the same people who have no concern for me in anyway whatsoever. this is sort of exciting now will be more exciting if work doesnt come through but I definitely need change so its worth it

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That is so much you have already saved @TAB and you will only continue to save that money. I hope that work does come up for you at this new company and that it is a nice environment to work in. Have you though any more about moving?

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So happy for you @Zoe7

Well done on a great start!

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Thanks @frog I had all my forum family with me today and it was great to know I was being cheered on from here - really helped this morning when I was anxious before I left home

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Well yes and the interesting bit re all the money is how much less I need. But okay I do need to get rid of my credit card 💳 debt still. Moving is becoming more real. Am lowering standards in mind re house on departure, cant really go to fathers place maybe as sister has decided to sell it going to have to find a financially sustainable way of living prob in capital city re facilities and training opportunities etc . Get a few things that have cropped up last 6mths sorted medically and dental then its new career or on the road or something lol @Zoe7

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Moving into or close to the city would allow you more opportunities to do your Cert IV @TAB but going on the road for a while could be an interesting time too. I suppose you have to weigh up what you can survive on more but with the quitting of the smokes it does allow you that extra money in your pocket.

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