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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 @Zoe7
I am a tad worried about it all. But they said they'd ring me. Idk if that's code for 'we don't want you here no more' etc. But I think my anxiety is just playing up.

I have a couple of things to do today so that should occupy my mind.

Hope it's a good one for you my friend

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It does sound like your anxiety coming to the fore @MDT but I also know how hard it is to believe in ourselves. I don't think they would have had you back if you were not doing a good job so that is something to hold onto.

Hope you have managed to occupy your mind today buddy and can rest for the evening ahead

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Did an application for a conference and also went to the gym.
I'm going back to work Friday. Likely the last day so my concerns are no longer there about all that.
Quite a nice day here. Autumn is here. Sunny days but not too hot. @Zoe7
Hope you had a nice day

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Pleased you are going back to work for a day on Friday @MDT

It has been cold and windy here today - expecting a little better tomorrow and Thursday but Autumn is definitely here. Might even need the heater on again tonight - needed it last night for a while.

The day was okay. A little theory this morning then some role plays in the afternoon. That brought out a little anxiety in me but it went okay. The group were all from the one school apart from me but they were all really nice and that made it easier.

Day off tomorrow which I am really looking forward to.

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Glad you had an ok day @Zoe7 . A rest day tomorrow sounds good.

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Going to give Toby a haircut and wash tomorrow @Snowie and then do the vacuuming. It will be nice to have that all done before the weekend. If I have enough energy I will cut back some of the overgrowth coming from my neighbours place over my fence - that depends very much on the weather though. It is still very windy outside and if that doesn't stop tomorrow then it won't be easy to cut back.

How are you travelling?

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Sounds like you have a few things on tomorrow then @Zoe7 . Hoping Toby sits still for you!!

Still not travelling great, have got psych and pdoc tomorrow.

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hello and lots of hugs @Snowie , @Zoe7 , @MDT , @Former-Member , @Faith-and-Hope , @Sam3

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hello @Zoe7 , @Snowie , @MDT , @Faith-and-Hope

how did you day go today

my aunty and I were both going down to see mum in the morning -- me before work , so my aunty said she will do the moning jobs with mum ( wish I thought was nice xx)

mum rang this morning to say the her injury which she did 6 weeks ago and it is taking a long time to heal ended up needing attention this morning

we went to clean for a 102 year old this morning and the house was all closed up , he has gastro and is in hospital

then went to clean mum`s house , did some shopping for her and washing

raining on and off today

mum got rid of her gadener, so we did some this afternoon

Home now , doing 2 loads of washing

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A super busy day for you again today @Shaz51 Hope you get to put your feet up tonight my sister

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