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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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Hello also to @Faith-and-Hope @Snowie @outlander @Maggie and everyone here xoxo

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What a stunningly gorgeous picture @Anastasia ! 🦋 And hello to you also. 😊💓

@Zoe7 I hope your second day back at work has gone okay, and glad to read you got through your first day yesterday reasonably well. I have no doubt you will be feeling exhausted, so hope you are able to take things easy after school each day. Hope Tobes and Cat are doing well after both of their respective ops. Speaking of Cat ... My kelpie Bessie had lymphoma, same as Cat. Sadly lost her about 8 years ago. She was a beautiful dog, and was my current little dog's best (big) mate. I really hope Cat responds well to her chemo meds. 🐈🐶💕

Hi everyone else, including @Faith-and-Hope @Snowie @outlander @Former-Member 🌺🌻

Emelia 🌸

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Hi @Anastasia @Emelia8 .... 💖💐

Thinking of you too @Emelia8 and wishing you courage and strength through the steps in front of you.

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Thank you @Faith-and-Hope 🌺

Today was a big day .. a difficult day ... and a very long day. But took a few steps along the path I need to take. Ticking some boxes.

Emelia 🌷

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Good on you @Emelia8 🎈❤️❣️

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Hello @Faith-and-Hope lovely to see you.

How was your day? Non eventful I hope💐

@Zoe7 one more day of littlies to go tomorrow I think. Almost there hun❣️😺🐕

Sorry I hadn't tagged you @Emelia8 🌹❤️

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I saw you popped in a couple of hours ago @Zoe7, and guessing you're pretty knocked out after your second day back .... ☕️💕

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Yes, uneventful @Anastasia ..,, 👍

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@Faith-and-Hope @Anastasia Had to leave our after school meeting early. Had pain in my hand and arm and it must have been quite apparent as those around me told me to go home. I stayed a little longer until I could drive then managed to get home. Thank goodness for pain killers and anti-inflammatories - both helped eased the pain. Unfortunately a lot of yesterday and today I was not only running from class to class but had to carry everything with me. Aside from that helping the kids with their work meant using my hand a lot so I am not surprised it developed pain. Tomorrow should be easier as I am on class and can be more careful. I am very much looking forward to the day off Thursday though as I am so tired. I really am struggling being back at work and whilst I have loved seeing the kids again I just do not feel right at all. The rest of this term is only going to get harder and I am very worried about my ability to do the job and keep on top of everything. One day at a time for now and see how I go.

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