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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 ..... missing you.

👋💕 @Anastasia

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Thinking of you dear @Zoe7 💞

Hello @Faith-and-Hope ❣️

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Hi @Anastasia ..... hope it's been an okay day.

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Thank you @Faith-and-Hope

Yes very productive so happy and now relaxing almost ready for bed lol!

How about you? How are your studies coming along?

@Zoe7 💞👋

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Hey @Anastasia Been a long day/week/month/year...

Need to get back to work soon because I am so far behind ...it is overwhelming if I think about it all in it's entirety so need to tackle it a bit at a time ...not easy to do at this time of year.

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Oh I am hearing you hun.

What advice would you give?

@Zoe7

I get the impression that you are very hard on yourself and a perfectionist? Correct?

Please try to focus on the "has to be done" items sweetheart. Chip away at those.

The rest will come xxxx

Go easy on you my friend 💞

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Yes pretty spot on @Anastasia Having the dual roles is extra pressure so need to segment things to get them done. Reports on top of all that is stressful but has to be done. This time of year is always full on but working with someone else makes it both a little easier and also harder - easier because we can share the load but harder because on the days we are there together we have after school meetings. We do the best we can to catch up on those days but that usually means in my Art planning times I talk with her instead and therefore have to do the planning at home. Next year should be easier as the teacher I will be with will be working 4 days and we will have time after school on one of those days to catch up.

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That is a lot @Zoe7

and i understand the need to touch base with your colleague so that everything runs smoothly. I just googled and I think it's 7 weeks till the holidays. 30 odd days. Try to take each day at a time and not get too bogged down with everything to feel overwhelmed. You can do it if you stick with what he to be doneratjer than trying to do everything. I know it's hard I am the same. Try to put off things at home that can wait on the weekends so you can rest. You've got his hun. I can feel it. Next year will be a breeze in comparison by the sound of it. I'm there in spirit holding your hand xxx ❣️

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Afternoon all

@Zoe7 hoping your school day went ok and you got some rest last night. Big cuddles for Cat and Tobes.

@Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51 @Anastasia hoping your day has been good too and you have had some sunshine in it.

My self care was sitting outside with a coffee with the sun shining down on me.

Take care all, lots of love and hugs. 💕💕💕

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💖❄️ @Snowie ...... coffee in the sunshine sounds lovely.

Chomping away at assignments here ......

❤️🦋 @Zoe7 ..... hooingbit was a good day for you too.

Hi to anyone else around 👋💕

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