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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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Very much hearing you Hon but if you need to access it then do so @Eve7 If it is one less thing for you to worry about then it is worth it. You are doing everything you can to make a difference in your life and that is both admirable and courageous. Don't lose heart Hon - sometimes it just takes a bit more time than we want.

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Thanks for listening @Zoe7 I still have a few weeks to face these decisions and I’m grateful to have that back up if I can’t return to work this year.

I’ve had my meds so will be asleep soon. I hope tomorrow goes well for you.

🦋🦋🦋

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My pleasure @Eve7 - those decisions don't need to be made yet so concentrate on just you for now, your current treatment and cross those other bridges when you need to. I hope you sleep well tonight Hon and tomorrow goes well for you

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Wow you are SO resilient @Zoe7 but no doubt it comes with a huge cost to your physical and mental energy. Not too long to go once you get those reports underway.
Feeling less feverish today?
Thinking of you & thanking you for what you do for those school kids under your kind & competent tutelage

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@Zoe7 & everyone sorry I haven't been keeping up with this thread.

Any news from @WIP ?

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Fever gone today @Sam3 I actually cannot believe how quickly it went as it was very high yesterday ...dangerously high. Today was the complete opposite - temp back to normal and less aches and pains. Still very tired though so can't push it too much.

Began reports today while I was supervising another class. Didn't get very far but at least it is a start. The new plan is get the Art ones done by the end of this weekend then have the remaining week and weekend on the class ones. I will have some time tomorrow and Thursday after work and with all things going okay I should get the majority of them done then.

Not sure about resilient but more keeping my head above water asbest I can. ...and yes physically and mentally it takes it out of me but it is what I need to do to keep going. My pdoc is still concerned about how I am tracking but she also knows I need to be at work and to keep going for now ...the upcoming longer break for the summer holidays are a concern - so still a lot to work through.

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Yes being meaningfully occupied can be very important. One day at a time for now though @Zoe7 (ie. holidays are more than one day away!) I'm sure some loose plans for the holidays can be put in place closer to the time. Lots of people I talk to are exhausted at the end of the year, without even surviving the deaths & distress you've experienced over the 3 months. Try bite-sized approach as much as possible- great you've behin the reports today. All of us who are honest sometimes feel overwhelmed if we look too far ahead. Plaque in my bathroom reads "Live one day at a time". Lets care of ourselves @Eve7 @Anastasia @Faith-and-Hope @Snowie @Zoe7 @Sans911

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That's it @Sam3 We can only live in the day we are in - any further is a worry we do not need.

Need to head to bed Hon - hope you can sleep too. Hugs and hugs

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Thanks @Zoe7 sleep well everyone

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@Zoe7 so glad you are feeling better hon, was good news to hear. I hope today goes ok for you and your day is filled with joy.

@Sam3 @Eve7 @Anastasia @Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51 hoping your day also goes well and their is some sunshine in it.

Lots of love and hugs to all 💌💌💌

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