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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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Hi @Faith-and-Hope

I just went and got a couple of new shirts for hospital. I had a massage and got a few things at the grocery store. I am just at the library atm, I sometimes go to the library to use the internet it gets me out of the house for a bit. I am going home shortly, I have shower screen being removed today. I have late specialist appointment at 6pm.

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I think you are right about it being a normal fear to have @Faith-and-Hope - for things to change ALOT has to change - and that is not an easy concept to grasp or deal with for any of you. You cannot predict what changes will take place or when, nor the impact on everyone. It is a really tough time for you - sitting between 'treading water' to hold everyone together but seeing 'the waves' coming and not knowing when they will arrive, how big they will get or what debris they will leave behind!

I do hope, for your sake, that it is an easier road ahead than you fear it may be Hon

I am ok. I am very tired today - just fell asleep for a few minutes on top of Toby. The little darling didn't even move until I woke up! Still have a headache and pain after eating persists. It is very cold and windy today - has been since late yesterday. I didn't have the best of nights but was a little better than the night before.

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Morning sis @Zoe7

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Morning @oceangirl .... 💕

Thanks @Zoe7 ..... I think you're right.

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Good afternoon @oceangirl

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Do you think I should cancel my specilaist appointment @Zoe7 ? I am not feeling like traveling to Brissie for a 6pm appointment. I have too much to do before Sunday.

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I can't tell you whether to cancel or not - it is up to you and how you feel @oceangirl

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I know, I just have to do what is best for me @Zoe7

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Is this the specialist you are going into hospital under @oceangirl, or another one treating something else ?

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I printed off all my forms for hospital. My parents have told me they are very happy to help me and to look after trouble. I mite have to start charging them rent @Zoe7

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