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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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Yeah sorta thinking retirement/semi retirement re work @Zoe7 at least this type of work. Thinking DSP . Can begin transition to retirement re chinky terms in 18mths or so re drawing down super to get by. Prob should work more to top up super its tiny but see how I go. Time to go O/S again maybe

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well done @Zoe7 so happy for you. it sounds like your off to a great start in a lovely environment 🙂

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Sounds like a lot to weigh up @TAB but you have options you are thinking about and that is a good thing.

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Thanks @outlander it definitely has started well

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Yes @Zoe7 or is that just tripping me up? .. lol no it isn’t its time to not be ground down anymore. Get Up. Move. See a different dawn ..ok .. got me 😸............

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That could be really exciting @TAB Lots of possibilities - just need to work on the ones that will bring you the most happiness I guess.

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Yeh or least trouble .. either way.. @Zoe7 I need to get mobile , yes. I can’t see any prizes for it, well except for not being here and lack of options OK thats GOOD..

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Off to bed for me now @TAB Goodnight

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Yay @Zoe7 😁 CONGRATULATIONS ON DAY 1 BEING DONE!!!!

Thanks for your post - I was so pleased to read it. I seriously think that today’s activities were almost customised for you - art & flat packs!!!! It’s ideal you’ll be spending the first few weeks in classrooms & how perfect that you got to see Toby & collect those tools at lunchtime. The fact that it’s a newly developed role works to your advantage in that it’s not “set in stone” & expectations may not be rigid/high at this point in time. I wouldn’t be surprised if you make yourself indispensable before long, but one step at a time & you have talked about pacing yourself. Did you sleep ok last night? Have you taken care of yourself this evening by slowing down a bit even though you’re fired up with energy?

Hello @TAB @outlander @BlueBay @frog I don’t think we’ve met @frog ?

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I did actually sleep okay last night despite the anxiety I was feeling - had a little help with that will a prn so all good. Didn't need it tonight which is even better @Sam3

It was a good first day and I am looking forward to tomorrow then Wed off and meet some of the kids on Thursday.

I have taken care of myself tonight - fed the fur babies then myself and have watched a little tv and been playing on here. It has actually been quite relaxing.

Going to head to bed now though - not feeling overly tired but think I will get to sleep pretty quickly tonight - Toby snuggles first ...Cat is in her room so no snuggles with her tonight.

Goodnight Hon - catch you tomorrow

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