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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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Hi @Appleblossom

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Giddai @TAB

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Hi AB @Appleblossom .. Apfel .. went for a 45min walk today, hadnt been walking last couple weeks. Its not much, but things not much fun without at least a walk. That might be it for me today. Feels like Friday somehow. Had a hot bath after walk, doing washing, feeling clean. Shops later for big load of water and something to eat lol

How have you been ?

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Appled for a position of 1.5 hours per month with expenses and nominal pay but at least it would be interesting and not costing me.

The other job I had seen was 2 hours per week but a high performance and responsibility load. Just good I am thinking in that direction, rather than feeling like roaring at everybody.

Had house meeting with my son. Ticked lots of boxes but tabled that there was more to discuss and do, but yeah its alright if we wait a bit on many things as he is on track with the thing most important to him atm. Gaining mastery over screens... Ie only for necessary stuff and not indulgence. Lots of leeway to define priorities.

Thats about him, but does effect me directly and indirectly re ease of housestuff, communication and relief in knowing he is managing.

I went for a walk and a coffee with my local mental health support org. Honestly for me walk was too small and jokes about exercise too low energy, but I went with the flow and we all had a nice coffee on a balcony facing trees and the river. Beats sitting at home. My support worker was happy I had applied and said it was well within my quals. Choir tonight.

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@Faith-and-Hope hi nice to see you I hope you’re doing ok

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@Appleblossom It is good that you and son are setting some boundaries - makes life a little easier when you know where you stand. I love that you have applied for a job - it oesn't matter how small the hours are - it is something. I really hope you get it Hon

@Ant7 Been at work today but I am doing okay - always tired at the end of the day and generally rest up until the fur babies need to be fed and then get dinner for myself as well. It is really lovely to see you here - been way too long.

@TAB Great job getting out for a walk today. Any further work news?

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@Faith-and-Hope @eth @TAB @Appleblossom @Ant7 @Snowie @Sans911 @Teej @CheerBear @Adge @Former-Member @BlueBay @Shaz51 and all following along...

Another busy day today but busy is good because it makes the day go quicker. As usual everyone was really lovely and appreciative of me working with kids in their class. I spent a little time getting ready for the preps tomorrow - will be with 2 classes all day while their teachers are doing testng - it is going to be a looooong day Me and preps are not a combination I would ever put together lol but at least the 2 classes I will be with I have been in several times before so I know some of the kids.

I am looking forward to the long weekend too - a few things I would like to get planned and having that extra day will help - especially as Saturday has been a complete rest day for me.

Despite it being a very busy day I don't feel as tired this afternoon as I usually do - it might be the meds. I didn't sleep as well last night as I have been and was still tired this morning but will give the med reduction at night at least a week to see how it all goes. On the positive side I did feel like I got through the day a little easier today - even enjoyed accomplishing a few things with some of the kids.

Off to feed the fur babies now and then will think about dinner for myself - salmon tonight - I treated myself as it was on special

Hoe everyone has had some light in their day and your evening is a good one for you

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thanks @Zoe7 and no, no work news. All applications finalised , well with me not getting job. Agencies quiet. Guess I could go visit them which would increase chances in theory at least.

anyway not feeling up to being pro active at the moment

Hope your day was okay

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@Zoe7 It is good to see you and it sounds like you are doing ok I am glad to see that ❤️

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Things are going pretty well for me right now @Ant7 and I do seem to be getting through the days a lot better. There are still some difficult nights but they are certainly much more spaced out now too. How is work going?

@TAB Look for more work when you are ready - I know you could do with the money at this stage though so hope something comes up soon for you.

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