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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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You have said you want to get into the counselling area in the future @Boonana - do you know what you need to get into that area?

Are you back into your gynastics this week?

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Awww gee @Boonana , that is always sad leaving our beloved pets behind. I am making plans for my Holly for next week when hubby goes into a city hospital. I know she will be well looked after, but its still so hard going away without them. They look so sad. However, I suspect that as soon as I'm out of sight she is happily settling in, making herself at home and charming her carers into doing her bidding.

Split families is such a difficult road to successfully navigate, and I dont envy you that. Be as honest as possible in your responses to your Mums comments, let her know how you feel.

Sherry

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Hey @Former-Member Great advice Hon Honesty is important @Boonana

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No I’m really not sure.. I go alright in all areas but those are my favourite ones.
Yep! @Zoe7 last night was my first night training as a senior gymnast! I have graded higher!

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Oh well done @Boonana with the gymnastics upgrade.

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@Former-Member I don’t tell my family how I really feel.. they don’t even know I have mental health issues. I keep everything from them which makes me feel really lonely but.. I just can’t

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That is awesome @Boonana You must be pretty happy with that. It is great that you have that outlet with gymnastics and also that it is something you love to do.

Maths is one of my favourite areas to teach but I only have primary kids so it isn't too hard. HPE was my favourite subject at school - still love my sport.

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@Zoe7 I feel trapped

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Why is it - you think - that you can't talk to your family about what is going on for you @Boonana - I know that is a really hard question but support is so important.

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No I feel trapped in life 😭
I’m stuck feeling sad all the time and stressing so easily
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