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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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OMG! Ive created a monster. I've got you addicted to mindless tv. Lol. If I miss it on Saturday - I'll ask for a play by play on Sunday.
@Zoe7. Didn't mean to say anything out of line. But glad you know you are not responsible.
Fingers crossed that it isn't broken. Just wish he would learn to go to sick bay and ask for help. He doesn't like asking for help or admitting he needs it or is in pain.

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Yep @utopia you have me addicted to mindless tv lol - can't lie - I watched some of the last series also - really gets you sucked in!! Play by play Sunday if needed lol

You didn't say anything out of line at all - infact it is pretty similar to some of the questions my psychologist keeps asking. She has definitely placed a lot of emphasis on my Mum and where I stand with her - I think she is starting to get the idea that it is very distressing for me to keep focussing on her - sometimes feel like it is my Mum sitting in the chair and not me!!!

None of my 'stuff' I am responsible for - I know that. But it does not stop the fears and the pain - and the effect it has had, and still has, on the way I see myself and how I 'live' my life. Changing how you have 'coped' and 'existed' for nearly 40 years is so hard to even contemplate - I don't know how to do it - some days I just don't want to do it - I just want to hide away and not exist to anyone.

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@Zoe7. That's why we say one step at a time. It's a lot of trauma and negativity to deal with and change. So gently does it. And you are doing really well. The meds are helping a bit. Regular gp appointments are great.
It's so hard when guilt and fear etc are what we feel. Logic says - "I'm not to blame" - but getting your emotions to agree with that - is another thing.
I'm glad my bad habits are wearing off on you. Maybe next time I'll get you into my 'bogan' music. Lol.
I'm off to bed. Very tired tonight. One more work day to get through tomorrow.
Sweet dreams.♥♥♥♥
And have fun with your sister at the movies tomorrow. That will be 7 days out of 10?

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Sweet dreams @utopia

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Any @Former-Member 's around?

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Big hug @Zoe7, hhang in there xox

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Hey @Zoe7

How are you travelling tonight?
Nik

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@NikNik Not very good. Too much in my head. Really anxious

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😞 Sorry to hear that
@Zoe7 did you end up working on a plan with @Former-Member or your GP to assist when things get like this?

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@NikNik yes - can't find where I saved it!

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