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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 @MDT I tend to gravitate towards those kids that need extra help and/or find the classroom difficult - have always been that way. I do love seeing them achieve even when they think they can't - makes the job so worthwhile

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@Zoe7 This was fun as it was cutting edge ...

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Thanks @Former-Member that’s a very thoughtful post. I hope you’re ok? Hello also to @Zoe7 @Appleblossom @MDT @Snowie I did what the doctor recommended & increased from quarter to half a tablet of an antipsychotic to help with the overthinking/ruminations (sounds like an extreme reaction but thinking can impact function/quality of life). It does seem to have made a positive difference but it coincided with me being busy in my first week of new job. I seem to fluctuate a bit or be overly sensitive to shifts in mood/thinking (I’m on a mood stabiliser but my diagnosis is unipolar depression). Anyway, the short answer is I’m continuing to improve. New job is good overall but therapeutic massage in aged care can be pretty repetitive & confronting so I have to work hard at being a bright chatty professional when it can be depressing some of the time (there is less chatting with the non-verbal, immobile ones who often stare at the ceiling, literally 😟). Today I observed some manual handling training for staff which I’ve done in a previous job, so doing that once a month will be good I believe. This company is much more relaxed & not penny-pinching like my previous employer. Did I mention my new boss phoned me on day 1 to wish me a happy birthday & a good first day welcome? I’ve had some lovely birthday meals (yesterday I went with my husband & friends to a restaurant ehere the 3 master chefs were dining - actually they appeared to be drinking more than dining 🤣). Have had some lovely moments with the kids too over the weekend. I’m trying to remember to remember good moments at the end of each day!!! What’s your news?

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@Appleblossom that is a lyrical post (pardon the music oriented pub!), especially the last sentence. Glad to hear you’re finding pleasure & beauty.

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Yes thanks @Zoe7 today was a bit easier as I get to meet/know more staff & familiarise myself with residents names & faces & functional levels. Hope your headache eased & day went quickly but I shall read on ...

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@Appleblossom Whoops I meant “pun” not ”pub”🍺!!!

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Good to hear from you @Sam3 and happy to learn that everything (meds, work, birthday) is generally looking up for you. I think of you often, and really hope everything continues in an upward trend.

Sherry 🌸

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Thanks heaps @Former-Member but I can’t find much detail/update from you! How are you travelling at present?

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@Sam3 😊

I have updated my PTSD thread over the weekend, after having 3 or 4 days off the forums. I didnt tag you because I didnt want to distract you from all that you are dealing with. In brief ... its difficult right now, and I have been a bit quiet. I dont want to go through it all again here. But thanks so much for asking. 🌺

Sherry 💕

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@Former-MemberYou’re so thoughtful. I’m so sorry to hear things have been difficult. It seems to me you’re a special person with lots of resilience- you deserve the best & I hope you get what you need🌼🌹🌻🌸.

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