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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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Oh no @Shaz51 , re the mental health list. If mr.shaz has slept so much he must be a bit knocked out ..... but the upside is that you have had a bit of a rest time while he has been sleeping.

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ha ha sure did in between bookwork and text messages and phone calls @Faith-and-Hope , it was different and nice xoxo

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That is really good advice @Faith-and-Hope and a wonderful way to break up the story if needed - I will definitely use that. Hopefully I can find my Paddington Bear as well and take that in with me. I know it is in one of my boxes stored away - just not sure I can get into it without making a bit of mess to get to it

I love that you equated the preps to Toby and Cat - methinks they are better behaved than a class full of preps on a Friday lol - we will see I suppose

I thought about doing a rainbow collage as well - will take some setting up but could be fun.

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ohhhh @Zoe7 , @Faith-and-Hope , and my news is my kidney and diabetes and other things are stable

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That, along with @Faith-and-Hope 's news today has made my day @Shaz51. I t is great news for you my sister and must be a load off your mind as well

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yes we did the appt through Skpe at my local hospital , and to see the grin on my specialist face was awesome @Zoe7

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That really is wonderful for you @Shaz51 I do hope that continues for you my sister

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yes fingers crossed my sister @Zoe7

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@Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51 @MDT @TAB @Sam3 @Snowie @Sans911 @Teej @CheerBear @Adge @Appleblossom and everyone passing through...

Just received the most beautful email from a teacher at school - going to write it here as it is such a wonderful email - made me cry...

"I just wanted to drop you a quick email to say how much I am loving working with you and how great it is to have you on our staff. You are a breath of fresh air and I really enjoy our chats and laughs. Thank you for taking on all the jobs we throw at you with such positivity. You are a gem and I am grateful for all that you have brought to our school. Thanks also for caring and checking in, it means a lot!"

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sounds very productive @Zoe7 I remember grade 4 teacher throwing me a tennis ball in class when she realised I struggled to catch it

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