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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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I hope I can manage it all @MDT I have my doubts but the extra money coming in clinched my decision as I really need it to get back on top of things financially.

You continue to inspire me with your persistence too buddy - despite the struggles you continue to apply for jobs, get interviews and do what you need to do for yourself. So much respect for your continued determination

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Well done @Zoe7 .... you are sorting things out in those baby steps, and it seems to be easing off. With your teeth out and the pain gone, I hope you can engage with the joy of the teaching assignments ahead of you.

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It has been so hard with my teeth @Shaz51 The pain is unbearable at times but the ABs and pain killers are working again so that has brought some relief. One more week to get through though and definitely one day at a time.

Hope you are doing okay my sister

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No need to explain why or where you are in the forums @Zoe7, but I understand why you have. When and where you are here I'm sure you will make it known. It's just lovely having you here when you can be, and letting us support you when it all gets a bit much. I'm so, so pleased at how wonderfully supportive your school is. Also that you are enjoying it & it's giving you purpose.

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Baby steps is really all I am capable of @Faith-and-Hope but they are steps nevertheless. It will be good having Monday off so next week will still be a 4 day week - just need to get through it and then to my dentist appointment on Friday. I expect to be very sore for a few days afterwards but it will be so good to have them out.

Did you get everything done last night?

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Glad the ABs and pain killers are working @Zoe7

I am ok , i am writting things down for my endocrinologist and kidney specialist -- having aches and pains, got my blood pressure tested on monday and it was low

and this morning my diabetes blood test was low

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thank you for the update @Zoe7 i like hearing about your new school and how nice the environment/people are. it makes a big difference to have kind people around rather then those who just want to judge. you have a wonderful way with teaching the kids, they are lucky to have you and even better you enjoy it and feel that it is giving you more purpose aswell

Hoping the next week goes quickly so that you can get rid of those painful teeth. dental pain can be rather unbearable hey..

Its ok, its just good to see you when you feel up to being here
Thinking of you 💜❤💚💙

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Thank you @Sans911 It is still incredibly difficult for me to be here but I do know I have continued support from you and many others so that makes it just that little easier when I can connect with some people. The next couple of weeks will be hard - I know that - but having others around will help. I may not be here much but am always thinking of my friends here I am so lucky to have the support at work - it really does make a huge difference. Being there does give me some purpose - otherwise I would be sleeping all day and that is not a good place to be in longer term.

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Thanks @outlander

@Shaz51 Hope everything is okay with you soon my sister

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me too my sister @Zoe7

How is Toby and Cat xx

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