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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 for letting us know your good news @Zoe7 - that's excellent

I can hear that you are having trouble with the forum atm and I understand - imo we do the best we can here and take care of our own needs - which you are doing

And when you feel better things will normalise -

It will be okay - this will pass

Dec

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Really really happy for you lovely @Zoe7 ❤️❤️

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I'm really happy to hear the pressure is off about knowing where you'll be working for the rest of this year @Zoe7 . And I think your last post is beautifully written. You at your best. Lots and lots of love xx

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Agreed ❣️

@eth @Zoe7

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@Faith-and-Hope @eth @BlueBay @Owlunar @Bunniekins @Former-Member @Sans911 @Snowie @outlander @Shaz51 @Appleblossom @Teej @CheerBear @Adge and everyone passing through...

I am in no way completely safe at the moment but holding on. I so badly need sleep after an extremely difficult night and a very long day. I managed to get to work and get throught the day but it was obvious that I wasn't very good. One of the teachers who I have confided a little in sat next to me and asked how yesterday went. She knows it is often a tough day for me and said she could see I was not myself. I did not tell her much but she had already gathered that I was not okay. Another teacher sent me in from duty to get some rest - there were 2 other teachers on duty today so I was not needed out there.

Before that happened the principal spoke to me about what he had discussed with HR. The HR person agrees that I should be staying at that school so whilst it has not been finalised on paper as yet it will be soon. That was also a relief to hear but until I have the actual paperwork myself I still have some fears that it won't go ahead. He did also say that there are people going on long service leave and that it would be a good idea for me to work my way back into the classroom role through that. I know the assistant principal was going to discuss with him me taking the 1/2 next term as well so that is still something to be considered also. I am honestly not sure I can do that though at the moment and it may be better for me to continue on in the role I am doing - especially after how I have been feeling lately ...not sure what to do so will let it play out between the 'powers that be' and then deal with whatever happens as a result.

The positive I can take out of all this is that I am wanted there and appreciated. It is also something to look forward to in a time that I can't see much light. I can't talk to my pdoc for another week as she is on leave presently but she will be back next Wednesday for my usual appointment and I need to seriously talk to her about how I have been feeling - within that will be a discussion around meds no doubt,

Holding onto any little thing I can right now and getting through day by day - that is all I can do until this pain and hurt lessens (hopefully).

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hi @Zoe7 its good to see you and thank you for the update

I dont have many words but im hearing you, thinking of you and walking along side you. Sending many hugs

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here for you my sister @Zoe7

sending you hugs

have a bit on my mind at the moment my sister , soo happy to see you xxx

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Love to you too @Shaz51

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did not want to tell you all about it @Zoe7 at the moment as i am comcerned about you my sister xoxo

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Hugs @Zoe7 Maybe its good having options at this time, the river widening. Sadly it is hard to maintain professionalism when triggered, yet children also need lots of various models to learn how to experience nad rehulate themselves. You are BRAVE Bella

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