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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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WOW @Zoe7 you are incredible! I’m pleased you are feeling better and even more pleased with how well you are cooing at school.

Good news about your fur babies too!

I am in awe!!

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awww @Eve7 Just doing what I have to do Hon - either keep swimming or drown and I certainly do not want to be in that position again if I can do anything to stop it.

Work actually keeps me going - and of course my fur babies - nothing better than a whole bunch of prep kids to help one find the light in the day. They were so engaged and so cute today in Art that it really made the day easier. All the other class 'stuff' I will deal with tomorrow - no point going over and over what may happen before I get there - will just deal with whatever comes up when it does.

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You’ll be in my thoughts tomorrow @Zoe7 I love the little preppies. My grandson starts next year so that’s exciting for us.

Take care and sleep well.

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Thank you both ❣️❤️💞

@Zoe7 @Zoe7 xxx

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Oh so cute @Eve7 I hope he loves school and especially being with all the other kids.

It is strange to know that some of those preps I am teaching for Art this year will be in our 1/2 class next year. They still seem so small. One of the prep boys always comes to help me on duty. He is the little brother of one of the kids in my class this year and they are both gorgeous boys. I love doing duty because I get to spend time with this beautiful, happy, smiley little fella - makes my day

I hope you are doing okay Hon and sleep well tonight too

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I’m doing better thanks @Zoe7 I have ECT again tomorrow so hope that goes ok this time.

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I hope so for you too @Eve7 It has been one long road for you Hon but you are also still swimming 👍

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Thanks @Zoe7 a bit over it at present but trying to stay positive with all that has happened. I’ll run out of leave soon so will have to make some big decisions if I can’t return to work.

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Do you have any income protection through your super @Eve7 ?

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Yes I do @Zoe7 but I really want to be well again and not like this.

I shouldn’t complain as I know plenty are worse off but I want my life back.

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