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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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Gentle wise owl it is then @Zoe7

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@Owlunar @Faith-and-Hope @Ant7 @Sans911 All you guys have managed to make me smile this morning - thankyou

My 'Gentle Wise Owl', my 'Night Angel', my 'Business Buddy' and my favourite 'puddy tat' - all together, all sending positive thoughts my way and making me smile - what more could anyone ask for to start the day

@Faith-and-Hope I believe it is supposed to be warmer in Hobart today than in Perth - now if that isn't the world turning upside down I don't know what is

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@Zoe7 I am glad you are smiling 😊
Would you believe that this time last year I was in Tasmania

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Would you believe that this time last year I was in Tassie too lol @Ant7 Actually, this time last year I was bed ridden still from the Flu - that is when the downhill slide started - so there is no chance I would have seen you around

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@Zoe7 at this time last year almost to the minute I finished the overland track. I had been dreaming about doing it for over 20 years and had planned and trained for it for 2 years.
I think that was the start of my downward spiral I had made it so big in my head and I finally did it then it was gone. And then heaps of other things turned to crap over the last year
I am thinking positive things are going to be better for me and for you to ❤️

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What about some rainbow cheer to say it's really great to see you @Zoe7?

💗

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@Ant7 seems like we started the downward spiral at the same time - we really do have so many similarities (other than the obvious - you boy, me girl lol) Not being able to work has had a much bigger impact on me though - as has the physical deterioration and pain!

@CheerBear My beautiful neighbour has popped in for a visit - that always cheers me up

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@Zoe7 ❤️ I can imagine that would affect you so much. I do feel lucky sometimes because I have so much more good days than bad. But I know for me the bad days are bad and I have to hide it from everyone. I feel we are different but sometimes the same I know you have so much that you deal with on a daily basis I sometimes wish I could be here for you more. I hope that makes sense I am not very good with words sometimes

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Those two nights a few weeks ago that you kept me company meant more than I can put into words @Ant7 - and the conversation was so easy (I even forgot you were male lol). I do find it extremely difficult being around or talking to males so for it to be so easy with you is actually a huge deal to me That must also show the kind of person you are - your true character is full of light

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@Zoe7 thank you so much I really love hearing that it has made my day. I really like helping people and I sometimes feel like I am not helping.
I have always gotten on well with females not in a sexual way (I am terrible like that) probably better than males and I don't know why I didn't have any sisters or female neighbors my age but I am happy about it
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