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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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Should, could, would - NOT. Some of them would still be roaming the streets - not supervised

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Aarrgghh!!!! Trying not to make judgements. But struggling. @Zoe7.
I guess I'm just used to my parenting style. And before I got sick - I was on the ball and doing what was right for my son to live a good life.
that meant proper sleep for his age group. Healthy food. Sport. Music. Friends. Play.

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Now you get why I love those kids so much and really miss them @utopia

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@utopia @Zoe7 You two have tried your best but afraid I couldn't do it (watch MaFS) not because it would lower my IQ cause there's not much left but because I'd probably end up yelling at the tv which is not good for anyone else's mental health 😜. Great to see the banter here though 😄. As far as painting/drawing me something surprise me. I'm good for anything really. It will be something to look forward to @Zoe7

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Yes I do @Zoe7. But it is only a temporary separation.
Poor Simon. He really is feeling the pressure. I adore him.

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@utopia I can't believe I'm saying this - about a male - but I adore him also. He looks so vulnerable and is being put under so much pressure - just let him be and feel what he does when he does

@Former-Member My IQ has been lowered so much tonight I will have to sleep on what to paint you lol.

It will probably something bright as I will need to cheer my brain up after MaFS!!!

..and we really don't want you yelling at the tv - especially if we can't see it for our own wharped entertainment lol

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It's ok @Zoe7 I meant when I got frustrated because it didn't go to my plan. I had to stop watching my team play football on tv because I'd get too frustrated that they weren't doing what I wanted them to. Sounding a bit like a control freak about now 😳:face_with_rolling_eyes:

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Now I have to ask @Former-Member - what football team?

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@Zoe7 @Former-Member. I yell at the tv all the time! I especially argue with the news & anything that is meant to be 'current affairs' - so I don't watch them much anymore. I switched off the news when I was in hospital last year and rarely watch it now.

Good to hear you will get into your art tmw zoe.
and well done teej on TAFE today. A wonderful achievement.
Thank you both for helping me pull out of my funk tonight. I had to push myself to get on here @Zoe7 & watch the show. But I promised I'd do it yesterday and I couldn't let you down a second day.
And it's worked. Feeling a bit more 'normal'.

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@utopia I am so glad that it helped

...but you could never let me down - you need to take care of yourself first - I need you around to keep me on track my wonderful little Cocky friend - but only when you are ok yourself

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