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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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That doesn't sound good @Zoe7

Take it easy with an otc and lemon and honey but if things don't improve - you might need something else - but not good to go out when you are feeling so ill

Are you in a place where you can ring the National Home Doctor for a home visit? The number is 13 SICK -

I wish you the best and will check on you later - probably tomorrow

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@utopia Might need to go see the doctor lol - because I don't see her nearly every day????

Have my psychologist app tomorrow - that is definitely making me very anxious. I haven't seen her for over two weeks and so much has happened since then - not sure I can deal with it all at once. Do have my GP app after - as usual!!!

I wish you were here too - could do with some vegie soup and lemon tea - and maybe someone to tuck me in and keep me company so I felt a bit safer and not so alone - Just a sh*t 24 hours really!!!!

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Thanks @Owlunar

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Sounds like the onset of flu or something @Zoe7 .... so sorry you came across a trigger .... I intend to keep pos

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I understand that feeling that you are seeing your gp enough @Zoe7. All I ever used to do was see her for my mental health. So to make another appointment for a physical illness was just .... strange!
I would tuck you into bed. I'd probably encourage Toby to lie on your feet to keep them warm. And if Cat was happy to be in close proximity to Toby - she could snuggle near your neck - & keep you warm like a scarf.

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Try that again ....

I intend to keep posting on F&A thread .,..

Out at the moment, but when I am home later tonight I will upload some of the photos and stories I haven't finished telling .....

I'm feeling a bit spun out and homesick, which doesn't usually happen cos I "stay in the day I'm in" when I travel, and it really helps with circadian rhythms. It might be backwash from that flu I had as well ... dunno.

In any case, it seems to have become a useful distraction thread for all of us ....

❤️💕

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I can't take anything at the moment @utopia - can't contact GP to check what I can and can't have!!! She'd be on her way back from the conference - probably still on the plane! I'll have to wait until tomorrow afternoon to see her - I'll text her in the morning if I need to before that.

Toby is right next to me - again/still maybe his behaviour the last few days has been telling me I'm unwell - Cat has been more snuggly lately also!

I really shouldn't have gone to the beach yesterday - it wasn't a nice day and I was really cold there even though I was rugged up.

You working tomorrow?

Did you get all you work done outside today?

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@Faith-and-Hope

It was a pretty big trigger ... I try to keep clear of threads and possible posts that could affect me and this one I did not expect.

I am glad you are going to keep posting on F&A - it is a great thread to go to for a distraction and as a point to check up on you also

I hope you feel a bit more grounded and 'at home' soon - the flu, travel and WH issues would all certainly have an affect on you.

Sending you some comforting hugs (good thing they're virtual hugs so I don't pass on whatever this sickness is...)

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@Zoe7. Yes the beach on such a cold day may have just been too much for your body. I hope you are able to keep nice and warm tonight.
Your fur babies are definitely looking out for you.
Yes I'm working tomorrow. But really don't feel like it. But tmw is a new day.
I got heaps done today. More than I expected. But not everything I planned got done. If that makes sense.
Mowed the backyard. Washed bed sheets. Picked all fruit off trees and fruit that was on the ground. Bagged into black bags. Will leave for 2 weeks and can then put them in the green waste bin. Just need to make sure all fruit fly larvae is dealt with.
Full grocery shop this morning. Abbey got a severe haircut. She had big knots on her legs. So sheis now almost hairless. She'll never forgive me! . Then she got a good wash and was kept imside most of the day.
So very busy. But didn't plant my new plants yet.

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@utopia You did get a lot done today. I'm surprised you aren't in bed already!!!

Poor Abbey I think she will forgive you!! Toby had all his paws shaven off last time we were at the vet - so he couldn't get anymore grass seeds stuck in his fur. His little feet look funny sticking out under all his long hair everywhere else.

I hope you at least talked to your new plants today

How is your boy's thumb?

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