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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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I'm done. To tiered. I asked my friends to come over not one did. My husband fell asleep on the phone with me crying. Just proves I'm nothing

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@utopia When I got to the chemist today the pharmacist came back and said that one of my meds was still in it's bottle - I said that is the one I take at 1o'clock - it was then after 2'oclock - nearly forgot. Haven't had my night meds yet - will do that now. Shite - I really need to get this new routine sorted - think it's time to set some alarms to remind me...

I'm taking a back seat with loula - glad you are still around - don't need any triggers this close to bed - know you understand. Give me a shout-out if you need though.

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Thanks for reminding me .. I am trying to take nite med at 9 pm .. noted my diary .. cant do alarms .. they freak me out too much .. just have to keep coming back to it so it becomes a routine.

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@Appleblossom I have a really cool rain falling tone that I can set for an alarm - so it isn't so in your face and disturbing - I think I'll set that and thern I will get used to that sound being just for my meds - and no-one else will know what it is for.

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@Former-Member. It doesn't prove you are nothing. It simply says your friends and husband weren't there for you. Sick children, work tomorrow, life. There are many reasons your friends may not have been able to come over. I know Sundays are hard to get my friends over.
Your husband falling asleep on the phone. I have no idea what that is about - other than he sounds like he is exhausted. Where is he tonight? I don't know your story - so not sure why you are on the ph with him.
But the reality is - they couldn't be there for you tonight. It doesn't mean that they won't be there for you tomorrow.
So now you need to let those thoughts go.
Time to focus on something else.
Do you have hems that need fixing or buttons that need to be sewn on? Distraction tonight

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@Zoe7 @Appleblossom. Glad me forgetting my meds is helping you gals remember yours. Lol.
All is okay zoe. Think you can get another good 7 hrs sleep tonight?

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If my friends need me I would be there in a hear beat. I have canceled concerts, dinners and so much stuff. My friends are my family and I would do anything for them. But maybe people just don't think like me and that's hard for me to grasp. No actualy when I telll someone I want to end it i expect a call at least. Husband is over seas

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@utopia Not sure on that tonight - I am ok - just need to keep my mind from getting out of control - going to put Mrs Brown's Boys on to distract me - and maybe hang out with @oceangirl a bit - and then just sleep when it comes.

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I'm just going to leave. I don't want to distress anyone. Sorry if I put anyone on edge that's the last thing I want to do.

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Hey @Former-Member

I've just read your last couple of posts and you sound in a bad way. It's good that you have called people for support but it hasn't been so helpful.

Can I suggest that you call the 24/7 helplines such as Lifeline - 131114 and Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636.

Sometimes it's better to talk to a trained counsellor who is not emotionally involved.

Please take care tonight,

Frog

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