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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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awww @Ant7 it is the mutual appreciation club of 2 lol Thanks

How is your family? Anything planned with them this weekend (when you aren't sleeping!)?

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I think I asked you that already earlier today - I must be exhausted lol @Ant7

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@Zoe7 I have twins and it was their birthday during the week so they are going to the in laws tomorrow while I'm asleep lol my wife will be just doing some work on Sunday and she will go to Yoga Sunday night and my son is doing some work on Sunday to I think the girls will be just hanging around the house
Do you have any plans other then trying to stay warm

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I have to go to the chemist and get some food for my babies tomorrow then tomorrow night watching Parra play. We have Bubbles3's forum birthday tomorrow so the morning will be organising that. Sunday - absolutely nothing - will probably be too tired after tomorrow anyway.

I am going to curl up on couch island and try and get a little sleep - I am exhausted @Ant7.

Hope the next few hours go quickly for you. Look forward to our next chat - hopefully tomorrow night after the footy (if I can stay awake).

Night Ant

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@Zoe7 I hope I don't chat with you tomorrow night because you are comfortable and warm and sleeping peacefully but I will be here for you if you are not

Sleep well ❤️

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope, thanks so much for the helpful info. Have a great weekend🙂

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Hi Everyone, just wanted to say hi to you all. I'm wishing you all a better or great day today.
Last night my girls wanted to watch Moana on Netflix. It was a lovely movie and a nice 1 hour escape. Although it's a children movie I recommend seeing it if you want to fill in some time or feel like a short holiday from your day.

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@ideaslady good morning how are you today

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Good morning @ideaslady @Ant7 ..... and @Zoe7, although I hope you are sleeping now.

I totally zonked last night, and quickly, once I sat down on Chair Island, so I think a few things are catching up on me .....

Here is my view of the sunrise this morning ....

Wall to wall fog !! Probably more like what you are used to Zoe7 ...... totally unusual here, but happens very occasionally. I don't even know what the weather report is for today. It started cloudy yesterday, but by mid-morning it was bright sunshine, and t-shirt weather from the middle of the day right through into the evening.

I heard someone yesterday say something about rain today. Maybe I'm being prepared for more time in Melb .... lol. Hope I don't get lost looking for my coffee this morning ..... 😆

ideaslady, I am happy that you found what I wrote helpful .... 💕

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Morning @Faith-and-Hope

Love your 'sunrise' photo lol No fog here today but the mountain is covered with snow. It's too cold to 'go up the ladder' and take a photo atm but I may be able to later today.

I did have a few hours sleep but woke up crying so feeling pretty fragile this morning.

Will organise Bubbles3's party for this afternoon but other than that will not be on here much.

Hope you have a good day Hon

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