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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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@Zoe7 💕💕

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Thank you beautiful girl. I have had the best day with my bf's family ❤️

Just getting dinner and home to put feet up hope you are good xxx

@Zoe7

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Been watching the footy @Anastasia Disappointing but not unexpected that we lost. Another year done and have to look to next year now.

It has been raining here all day since this morning so I have been on the couch all day. Slept a lot and had Toby snuggles - even got a cuddle from Cat who is now outside asleep in the kennel ....she loves it in their and is out of the rain but I will need to bring her in soon. A couple of her biscuits will tempt her in 👍 Tobes is of course asleep on the couch - spread out like a door mat lol

Going to watch some ABC now and wait for meds to kick in.

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Thanks for saying hi dear @Zoe7

Shame about your team, hope it was good to watch though. 😔

A rainy day spent on the couch sounds lovely, you deserve a rest. Sleep well my friend 💞

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No not really a good game to watch @Anastasia My boys were never really in it but they have done well to get as far as they have this year and that is something I am proud of them for. They need to improve in a few areas to be a contender again so hoping over the summer they do that - time will tell.

I am honestly not looking forward to going back to work on Monday. I thought I would be but feeling quite anxious about it tonight. I know I have to go - pdoc's orders - she knows where I am at and is very worried how far back I have gone - and work stabilises me so I NEED to go back. I know once I get there I will be okay but I could just as easily spend the next week on the couch - which would be disasterous for my MH. So back to work it is...

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I hear you @Zoe7 and understand. 💞

I know it's different but I feel anxious knowing that I will be told to go back to the office full time soon. Only reason why I have been working from home is my boy, not covid. My role revolves around me being there and my boss has been amazing letting me work from home for so long. My MH has deteriorated big time since working from home so whilst I'm freaking out about when the time comes I do think it will be for the best.

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Night sweets ❣️

Sleep well 💞

@Zoe7

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I can only imagine that anxiety @Anastasia Once you are back at work fulltime you will have no control over what your boy does when you are not there and that is super scary for you. In any normal circumstance you would be worried but this is no normal circumstance Hon. I suppose you have to have some faith in him being okay but given the history that is hard to think about.

Last year I worked 4 days a week (had Wednesdays off) and whilst it was good to start with as I had DBT and pdoc on those days (which had it's own challenges) it got a lot harder when I had nothing to do and too much time to think - so going back fulltime was what I needed and it has made a difference. I do know I need to do this but I can also feel how tired I am - very much hoping that passes being back at work with the kids ....that part I love. I do feel like I am so far behind though as so much I wanted to do in the holidays (for work) I have not been able to achieve. There of course was a major reason for that (being in hospital and not being able to use my hand) but it really has set me back. I think though I just need to get back and work a little at a time on what I can achieve - and catch up on what I wanted to do over the next few weeks.

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Thank you for understanding that means a lot xxx

You've got this, I know you do @Zoe7 💞

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Thanks gorgeous - so do you @Anastasia 💕😘

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