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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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Goodnight @Former-Member ..... and you too @Sans911 if you're heading off .....

😴💕

I will be around for a little while yet, on and off ..... gotta get my butt packed for tomorrow ..... and I don't wanna ...... trying to think of something to bribe myself with.

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@Faith-and-Hope no red cord for you tonight, ok ?

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I know you have a lot to get organised tonight Hon, and you really don't feel like doing it - so I am here to give you a push to begin the packing @Faith-and-Hope. I am however not able to stick around for long as I am not in a good place. I am waiting for meds to work and hopefully had enough to put me to sleep quite quickly. The only things I have to do tonight are sleep and stay alive - neither which are 100% certain. I have no specific plans - so no need to worry on that front - but if my mind doesn't stop and I can't sleep then I am certain I will do anything tonight to assist in that process - I am exhausted, upset and completely over feeling like this ALL the time - what will be will be!

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Thanks @Sans 911 and @Faith-and-Hope, appreciate you both being here .💫

And you too @Zoe7 ,yes when you are low you stop fighting and accept "whatever will be will be",used to play that on the piano when I was young,and had hope.

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Okay ..... have ditched the red cordial @Sans911 ..... 😜

Have cases open, and probably the untidiest packing you have ever seen ..... and I'm a person who used to roll things up nicely cos I like my case being organised ..... ha ! This one looks like WH packed it ..... 😂

Looking for a favourite top I want to wear on the plane ..... and I don't usually lose things (blaming the cordial) and I'm just gonna sleep in my current comfy gear and throw it in the case to wash at the other end @Zoe7 ......

How am I doing ?

Thanks for the 💫 @Former-Member ..... I am so glad you got a bit of breathing space with your mum away last week, and even if she doesn't appreciate all that organising of her things that you did for her, we do ...... I know just how much effort goes into :pile_of_poo: like that ..... and most of the time you just want to hear someone say thank you ..... ❣️

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Sounds like you are doing really well @Faith-and-Hope - who cares how stuff gets there as long as it gets there! You will have more time at the other end to sort out stuff you have packed without having to worry about it tonight

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You're talking my language @Zoe7 ..... ❣️

Are you on Couch Island tonight ? Where's the fluff-ball ? And where's the purring one ?

I am going to make a list of last minute things to throw in, like recharger, sunnies (I know, it's Melbourne !) and keys, then curl up on Chair Island till choc-treat-hour has passed .... might look up some more speed drawing videos .....

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Yep on Couch Island! Fluff-ball is already spread out, fast asleep and having puppy dreams. I think I can easily lay down next to him without disturbing him at all. Your niece is on her chair - also asleep - curled up into a ball. I am in slow motion already (so no speed drawings for now - would do my head in even more). My eyes are really heavy and sore - sooooo tired but think the meds are starting to work.

I probably won't be around much tomorrow @Faith-and-Hope - which won't worry you as you will be all over the place! I think I need some distance from a few things on here for a while - at least until I can get my head around 'stuff' and think a little clearer and more objectively. I will try to check in with you though - but please don't think that I am not thinking of you if I am not around - it definitely has nothing to do with you Hon

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Thanks @Zoe7 ..... 🤗💚💕

I will be looking for you .....

Cuddle my neice for me when you get a chance .....

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I'll give her a cuddle for you before I crash here on Couch Island @Faith-and-Hope - she is one lucky puddy tat to have her Aunty F&H

I am definitely starting to get sleepy so I am going to cuddle Cat and then snuggle up with little Toblerone. Goodluck with the packing Hon

Goodnight sweetheart... love ya heaps

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