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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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Oh shite @utopia - if you don't understand me I've got no hope!!! lol

You thought you brought me over to the dark side with MaFS - but I was already there. I do really like cricket - not test matches though - too long and too boring. I'm a bit of a sports nut really - all forms of football, cricket, tennis etc.

I find most of what is on tv these days too triggering (or just plain rubbish) so prefer to have sport on in the background.

What are you going to do tonight without your FAVOURITE show being on?

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Thinking of an ITO for @Zoe7 (really not sure if that joke is offensive,it's not meant to be) @utopia. I'm with you watching cricket. The only sport I struggled watching my sons play and there was a few.

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Just a quick drop in. Have to go out. Just saying hi and probably goodnight as I'm exhausted. Catch ya tomorrow

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@Former-Member I don't know whether that is offensive or not - what is ITO? Am I just dumb tonight?

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Put those feet up and enjoy your cricket fix @Zoe7

I'm with you can't stand test cricket, just don't get it!

My hubby is a sporting fan, I can appreciate it and enjoy playing it but not a huge fan of watching sport on tv. Last b'day we took him to the MCG for a tour- if you're a sporting fan and ever visit Melb- pop it on your list it was unreal!

Any treats to nibble on whilst you sit back and watch? 🙂

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I tend to struggle watching sport on TV, but love it live in an arena or on courts .... something about the atmosphere, crowd dynamic ... smell of hot chips maybe ... lol .... oops ❣ .... just gave away my priority .... 😆

@Zoe7 @utopia @Former-Member @Former-Member ....

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@Former-Member I used to visit Melbourne every year at least twice - one weekend to go to the football and a week to the tennis. Haven't been for nearly 8 years though!! (Haven't really been anywhere for a long time!!!)

No treats or snacks - my throat and ears are a bit sore again tonight so just laying back on the couch and keeping warm. Toby is snuggled up right beside me - just waiting for Cat to come in to close the back door - at least it is not cold tonight - nice warm breeze coming in.

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@Faith-and-Hope I used to love live sport - has certainly changed over the last few years. I went to a 20/20 cricket match earlier in the year - thought I would really struggle with the noise and the crowd - actually coped pretty well - a few anxious moments but I was sitting right up the back of the crowd with plenty of space around me so I think that helped. I do miss going to the tennis but the atmosphere has really changed in recent times - I'm a bit of a traditionalist and don't like the constant interruptions and calling out from the crowd that seems tohappen so much these days.

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Hope you feel better soon my sister @Zoe7

sending you some healing hugs

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A cup of tea in front of the telly sounds nice ....

Been roped into an open-air cinema tonight by the kids .... picnic blankets on the ground .... soooo not WH cup of tea, but he asked to come along .... 👍🏼✅

Let's see how this goes ,... he's usually snoring 30mins into a family movie at home .... maybe the song of mozzies will keep him awake and vigilant .... lol

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