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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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and thank you @utopia
your opinion is highly appreciated

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@utopia @Former-Member @Former-Member

I just needed to have a little time out - writing all that down did takea bit out of me - combined with my headache. My headache has dissipated a little but still just sitting in the background - and I feel a little nauseaus with it.

@Former-Member diagnosis - severe PTSD and major depressive disorder

@utopia I am really concerned about being away from work for so long.

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thats really understandable, everyone needs a break sometimes @Zoe7

maybe its a migraine as migranines can also make you feel sick combined obviously with a headache

hmmmm it might be a bit much for you but what about trying to go once a week to your class??

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hey @Zoe7 @utopia could you check my depression thread-nothing triggering promise its about a name change for on here just would appreciate your opinion

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I know @Zoe7. But it can't be helped. If the diagnosis was cancer and not MI - you would accept the time out to get better. This is just the same.
You miss the kids. I understand. But they aren't going to forget you in 6 months. You will still be their great / favourite teacher.
And when you do go back - you will be 100% back with them.
This is one of those times I say the opposite of what advice we usually give on the forum.
Don't worry about today. Don't focus on tomorrow. Focus on 6 months from now.
Imagine this time next year. Almost ready for term holidays after teaching full time since the end of January. You will be hanging out for these school holidays to catch up with your feiends and your paintings. Take a holiday. Spend more time with Cat and Toby. Plan for second term projects for the kids.
This time you need to look ahead.
Another 6 months - to get to a point where you are functioning how you want to. Living life as you should. 6 months to heal your mind, body and soul. And there will be tough times to get through. But it won't be six months of hard. Little steps - little improvements. Big steps - bigger improvements.
Wow! What an amazing life you are going to have!!!!!!!

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I like 'Little Caterpillar' but I'm biased because I called you that!!!!

I'm not sure about going into the class at the moment. The last time I went to school and went out to meet the kids at lunch time I was too overwhelmed. They literally came from everywhere and there were just TOO many around me. I had to leave because of the anxiety.

I also get really tired with the drive and can't do alot when I first get there - then the drive home is difficult being so tired.

So I think just waiting a bit longer to make any decisions around work is probably what I need to do even though it has upset me a bit @Former-Member

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i though you were going going to pick that one 😉 @Zoe7

thats really understandable, focus on getting better and even though you miss being there its giving you the time you need to put in some coping skills and allow the meds to help you as well so there isnt a rush

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@Zoe7 you wouldnt mind if i changed it to that would you? i know its your special name you have for me and i wouldnt want to spoil it for you?

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I do get it @utopia - I am really concerned about being away for so long and also what I am going to need to do in order to 'get better'. That part really scares me.

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Of course I wouldn't mind - it is actually really flattering my little caterpillar @Former-Member

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