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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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I go back to work on Tuesday @Zoe7 What about you? Do you have a contract for next year & how many days? I'm extremely grateful to have work & would be much more lost & desperate without it. I have trouble with initiative as I don't believe I can accomplish things. It results in everything seeming overwhelming but I made 2 salads yesterday & drove 6 hours for my family to be together at the beach SO THATS SOMETHING!!! I'm going to put away a bit of washing now before I post again.
@Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @Anastasia

How are your days? @Anastasia @Sans911 @Snowie

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But headachey today @Zoe7 . I have parked up in my local cafe

for the day.

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Sorry to hear about your headache @Faith-and-Hope Do you just need to look after yourself today or are the bd's there too? Drink lots of water!

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Hope you feel better soon @Faith-and-Hope 💖🐬🐬🐬🥰

I have had a sinus attack for 2 days so far and my left eye is still aching

@Zoe7 , @Sam3 , @Anastasia , @Sans911 , @Maggie

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@Shaz51that sounds nasty. Have you got effective pain relief medication?

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I go back the first week of Feb @Sam3 I am permanent so no contract needed. I have always been permanent within the department just not had an official transfer until this year - so now I am officially at my present school for as long as I want. I can't ever seeing me wanting a transfer anywhere else - it is a great school, wonderful kids, supportive colleagues and not too fr from home - and I am teaching what I always wanted but never actually thought it possible - so very happy.

I think you continuing to do your job, bring up your kids and do what you need for yourself and your family is quite impressive Hon. That is all difficult even without having to deal with those feelings and/or your own mental health so give yourself credit for doing all that despite those massive obstacles. I personally think you are amazing

@Faith-and-Hope Oh Hon - sounds like you are a bit like me today - finally stopped and your body is feeling it. Look after yourself sweetheart and I hope that headache goes quickly.

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Hugs @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51 @Sam3 @Sans911 @@maggie 👋💞🤗🐈🐕

And all passing by 🤗

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Hi @Anastasia @Shaz51 Lovely as always to see you both. Sorry about the sinus issues Shaz - you look after yourself too my sister

What have you both been up to today?

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Thank you @Sam3 , sometimes they don't work , you need to try and rest , cool washer helps too xx

How are you today

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Ditto @Zoe7

Just out of bed lol. Off to Bunnings for a couple of things. Hugs x

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