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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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So happy for you @Zoe7 . Sleep well.💜💕🐾

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Thank you very much @BryanaCamp for your reply. I’m so sorry to hear that your school experience wasn’t supportive of your needs & that symptoms have persisted. It sounds like you’ve been resilient nonetheless in that you still succeeded academically - good on you. Your willingness to share your story & add your insights is a generous, powerful gesture - thank you. I have lots of unhelpful thinking patterns & you’re right that perfectionism is one of them. Interestingly, that wealthy friend’s family has its own issues eg. one of the 4 kids who goes to the $30000/year school has been diagnosed with depression but you’ll be pleased to know that apparently the school has been responsive & he can arrive late & miss classes/exams. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for the reality check that I can only do what I can do, & that I can celebrate even small things I do that help the kids, & that I must try not to feel guilty about my lack of order (mentally & practically w.r.t kids not having routines/study expectations as there’s no homework set). The last factor is my biggest issue because having a good learning routine for them/me would offset a lot of the disadvantage of going to a low SES school. I really hope your situation goes in the direction you want @BryanaCamp & I genuinely admire your fortitude & honesty. Thank you

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Super Terrific Knew ya could do it @Zoe7

But still, anticipation and anxiety after so long off teaching is natural.

Glad they are listening and prepared to work with your skills and finding a good niche for you. Glad it is close by and not a huge drain on petrol.

@BryanaCamp Sorry you had depression at school. It is doubly difficult if you are supposed to be grateful for "getting the best" but life is still tough.

@Sam3 I had 2 cousins in top schools. They both issues as everybody else was much much much richer than them ... also I heard the principal "work" the parents who then put one over other parents to justify the resent at paying huge fees. There are trade offs all over the place.

School situations can make a difference and can trigger various mental health issues, but it is all much clearer in hind sight. It is difficult to really know how things will go. There are mysterious social connections and timings that one cannot plan for or pay for.

@TAB Its great you are looking at life differently.

Tis amazing how funds free up when one has given up ...

Take Care ALL

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Yes re funds and giving up, well in si many ways @Appleblossom .. I imagined myself as one of the female sullivans re 70s tv series saying that lol

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.. yea, busy in my defaulting way .. b u ut ... @Wanderer @Appleblossom 🐺👸🏻⛺️

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Hello @Wanderer I don’t think we’ve met? Your photo is pretty fancy! Do you actually like travelling or does your name signify something else?

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Im struggling @Appleblossom. Im looking for a solution ok half heartedly w stupid tech .. shi ite .. anyway go to Hell to all my nieces and nephews because I cannot be you ok thats a really bad thing most times but oh ok young (er) etc ..

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.. defaulters ... oh o .. o n.. parade!! .. hmm yeh I dunno Ive been there pre Faulklands pre Howard re -invention of Gallipoli myth ..
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