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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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@Zoe7. Sorry last night was so bad. But you are doing really well. Now that the meds seem to be helping - your psychologist should be able to start working with you to reduce the flashbacks & to reduce their power over you physically and emotionally.
I have to go to the supermarket. Run out of the basics - bread milk vegies fruit meat. Pretty much everything. And I really have to start moving the grass. Poor little Abbey gets lost in the grass jungle sometimes.
What are your plans today? Are you going to get out your paints and be a bit creative today? Maybe paint that sunset you saw the other week? Or a portrait of Toby and Cat?

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@utopia My only plan is to go to the chemist - daily pick up. Other than that I am just going to rest. I really am exhausted and feel quite sick - maybe that cold is taking hold as well and adding to how I am feeling. Sleep may be on the cards too. Maybe a good dose of Mrs Brown's Boys and the doona on the couch for the day!!

You still cutting down the tree and clearing the space for the shed today?

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Good morning @Zoe7 @utopia .....

Your plan sounds good for the circumstances @Zoe7 .... well done on stepping up to self-care .... ✅💕

I'm sorta on that page today after a troubled night of little sleep .... but a catch-up with the kids we left here for lunch after church this morning, and in-laws after that, will keep me busy for most of the day ....

Its still early-ish here tho .... so there's still a chance I could drift off for a while now.

💜

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Morning @Faith-and-Hope

and ... @utopia

I am actually going to log off for a while - not sure how long! Just been massively triggered and need to calm down and get to the chemist ... then get through the rest of the day

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Oh dear @Zoe7 ..... 😔

I hope it wasn't something I said ....

💜

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@Zoe7 I'm here for you today but do what what's best for you sorry your night was really hard

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@Zoe7. Mrs Browns Boys and the couch and doona sound like the perfect day for you.
Get your meds and then relax and sleep on and off all day. It sounds like your body needs it.
I'm here with you. ♥♥

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@Zoe7. Just wanted to see how you are going. Did you have a day on the couch?

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Hi @utopia

Spent all day in bed - just got up for a little while. Still feeling sick ... think it might be more than just a bad night and triggered this morning ... aching all over, nausea, headache, sore throat and ear!!! Very, very flat and teary all day also.

Hope your day has been better than mine

@Pepsimax keep colouring in ... Hope you had a good day!

@Faith-and-Hope No it was nothing you said this morning - something else...

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@Zoe7. Might need to go and see the doctor. Make sure you don't need antibiotics.
I wish I was there. I'd bring you a warm lemon drink. And make you some hot vvegetable soup. Warming and nourishing.
Please make sure you eat and drink plenty.
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