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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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School was good today @MDT It was a busy day - but that is just how I like it. I am getting to know the kids a bit better and building those positive relationships. I had a couple of the kids come up to me today whilst I was on duty and we had a laugh about something that happened in the class on Tuesday so that was nice. I am feeling more and more at home there and that is really nice. It has taken me a while to get to know how things work and some things that have come up in meetings I have had to ask about but everyone is very willing to help me out. It is a really nice school all around though and that makes it so much easier to go to work!

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helllllooo my @MDT

how has your day been

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That is so wonderful to hear @Shaz51 You have certainly been through the ringer with your health issues and your mum's and Mr. Shaz's as well - so to be feeling a bit more like yourself is fantastic

I love Smoky days - you get your snuggles while working - that is a good day

It will be good for Mr. Shaz to get out and do what he enjoys and also good for you to have time with the family while he is occupied

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I can imagine the little fur babies following along with you @Shaz51 - our pets are such wonderful company. Toby still follows me around wherever I go around the house lol

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Not too bad thanks @Shaz51
Just watching TV atm after dinner.
Did some charity stuff today with mental health. How's your mum?

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Home after a very long day - Athletics Carnivals are super draining - mostly just standing around and doing very little. The kids were all really good so no dramas to deal with. I am very tired and really do not feel like going out for dinner but I said I would so going to have a shower shortly and hope that wakes me up a bit. I am not expecting to be out too late but dinner isn't until 7.30 so will be later than I am used to.

Hope everyone has had a reasonable day - will catch up with everyone over the weekend when I can

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Hope you have a good night out @Zoe7
Good on you my friend 🙂
I am happy to see you progress the way you have

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I am not overly excited about going out tonight @MDT but I also know that I need to try. I think if it was a little earlier I would be more likely to want to go. I stayed at work for a little while tonight sitting in the staffroom with some of those going tonight and that was comfortable enough - that has actually helped reduce some of my anxiety.

What are your plans for tonight? Have you picked up your parents yet?

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That's good you did something to ease the anxiety @Zoe7
You ought to enjoy it I think!
And no not here. Virtually no money lol.
I have organised a meetup for Sunday brunch with an anxiety group. So hopefully will go well.

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And nah not yet. They get here later tonight
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