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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 @Zoe7 so glad you have great support from your doctor. That’s really good. Not good your blood pressure is up but st least it’s not dangerous. And good your doctor is monitoring it.

I hope tonight goes well. It’s so hard when not coping and not getting quality sleep. I am not sleeping well and it really affects my mood.

Hope the next two days go quickly for you and you can rest up over the weekend.

Hugs ❤️

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I gotta fly @Zoe7 . Hopefully you will be home, feeling okay, and asleep when I check back in .....

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How are you going this evening my friend? @Zoe7

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@Faith-and-Hope @BlueBay @MDT @BryanaCamp @Owlunar @Sans911 @Teej @CheerBear @Shaz51 @Former-Member and all following along...

I made it to the awards ceremony (and without a calmer) and as expected only knew a couple of people. A really nice lady who was there by herself came over to talk to me and it was a lovely conversation. I must have looked like a lost little soul standing all by myself lol It worked out that we had been to the same high school but about 10 years apart - that is Hobart for you lol

Unbeknowns to me they named (and thanked) the panel members - I did not think that would happen - thought it was completely anonymous - so that threw me a little. Luckily only a few people knew who I was so I could stay in my little corner of the room and stay 'incognito'.

The Health Minister opened the proceedings - did not know that would happen either. While I do not have much time for most politicians (especially in the Health and Education areas) it did make me think it was a bit bigger than I first realised. The awards have been going for quite a number of years (found that out tonight too) and this year was a record number of nominations. It kind of makes me a bit more aware of my role in tonight and how privileged I was to be on that panel ...it is something I should be quite proud to be part of. I still wonder why I was chosen but they must see something in me that I don't (but maybe I should).

I won't be able to attend many more of the meetings as they are usually held on a Thursday when I am working but maybe if I get some more sick leave I can take one or 2 of those days to attend the meetings that are held in the south of the state. It is an organisation I would like to continue to be involved in ...and more so after tonight and hearing all the positive work that is being done in the state with suicide prevention.

Tired now and hoping for a really early night. Will catch up with everyone else's day soon after I give Toby and Cat a cuddle.

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Glad you got to the ceremony @Zoe7 and how nice was that the lady came over and had a conversation with you.

Early night sounds good idea. Take care. Hope you sleep well tonight ❤️

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Onya @Zoe7
Scoring goals my friend. You are a truly genuine person. 🙂

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Thanks @BlueBay I am glad I went too. That lovely lady made the night - she was so easy to talk to. I generally don't have a problem talking to people but it was super nice of her to come over. I briefly chatted to another politician who was equally as lovely - so down to earth and genuinely interested in why we were there and what we did. We even got talking about a tv series on the ABC we both liked.

Have to feed my babies their night biscuits and then will watch a little tv before I head to bed.

How is your night going?

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Thank you so much @MDT I have seen you have had a rough day - that sucks but as per usual I am here to give you a pep talk ...You have the skills and ability to do what you want - it is just super tough out there to find work. You are not alone in that buddy but I get that it feels like you are taking 2 steps forward and one back. All that I have seen you achieve over the last year is impressive though @MDT - going overseas and beginning that course was massive. You have an inner stregth that is just hiding right now - access that side of you to help you going forward. We all believe in you and will keep telling you what an intelligent, mature and likeable young man you are. Keep to your path and you will get where you want to go ...patience needs to be on your side to do that though and not putting yourself down - I have no doubt you got this

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@Zoe7 I’m sitting watching house rules. Just made my new milk drink with all these spices. Hoping this will help me sleep all night.

Goodnight beautiful friend ❤️

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Watching House Rules also @BlueBay lol

Hope you new milk drink does the trick. Goodnight to you too my little yellow flower

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