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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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It was really nice there today. Guess what - have finally got an appointment with psychiatrist before May - it's now in March ! How are you doing today - still taking it easy? Thinking of you and sending you lots of hugs and love 💕 @utopia

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Wow - March. @Zoe7. & is this with the female psychiatrist your gp knows?
Sounds like things are starting to look up for you.
I'm okay. Doing nothing. Just waiting for tomorrow's appointment.

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Hello @utopia, @Zoe7, @Pepsimax, @Phoenix_Rising, @Faith-and-Hope, @Former-Member xx

How is everyone today ??

Hubby and I are very very tired today xx

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Hi @Shaz51 I'm doing ok - bit tired myself now - it has been a long day. Nice to see you around

@utopia Yes March is a really good result - only have to wait 4 weeks not nearly 3 more months - and yes a female! She is the one that my GP has had contact with but not one of her friends - they are in Sydney. Maybe things are starting to look up a bit!

Also discussed with my GP what was going to happen next week with the psychologist - she is a bit concerned it is going to be too much while we are still trying to get the medication right. I agreed that I am very apprehensive about it myself but to wait and see what happens. Also told her that finally I think my psychologist understands the full extent of what nights are like for me and we have to deal with this along with getting the medication right. It was actually a really productive appointment today - more than our usual check-in and chat!

What time do you have your appointment tomorrow? Are you going to chill out tonight and take it easy?

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Hello @utopia ,will be thinking of you tomorow my friend xx

Hello @Zoe7 my sister xx

feeling tired here too , got a doctor appointment next wednesday and a Dietican Appointment next thusday

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that sounds great @Zoe7 about an appointment and with a female psychiatrist too. Things are looking up, well done!

Hi @Shaz51 I'm so tired too, been crazy busy lately.

Hi @utopia Hope youre ok

take care of you all,

lj

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@Former-Member I hope things are looking up a bit - they certainly couldn't have got much worse!

I am really pleased this appointment has come up so early - it might mean I can get back to work earlier than we have been looking at. There aren't many female psychiatrists around down here so it really had to be a waiting game - I cannot be in a room - alone - with any males - not yet anyway!

I can imagine how flat out you are at the moment - especially working full-time. No wonder you are so tired.

Think of you often and wonder how you are going!

Hugs Zoe

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Hi @Shaz51, My day was amazingly bad but I didn't die so I figure I'll go to bed very soon and then get up in the morning and just keep swimming .

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Well done @Phoenix_Rising .... 🐠🐠🐠💕

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Hi @utopia I know you are not doing so well at the moment and need some time to yourself. Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you, I miss having you around and I hope your appointment goes really well tomorrow.

Sending you lots of love and hugs

Zoe

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