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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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@Zoe7 How was your appointment with GP?

I ran 5 kms and swam 1km this afternoon, I am feeling a bit better for getting my heart rate up.

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@utopia At least you now know how you were feeling about that psychiatrist was spot on my friend.

I think you have every right to question and request removal of that report from your file - 1 hour and making that judgement - not even a diagnosis in that short space of time - you go for it @utopia

Here's a treat to help you out tonight...

My appointment was good. I have already told you how concerned she was on Wednesday after my psych appointment. She hasn't seen me that distressed and anxious for weeks. Now she knows that that continued for the last 2 days and nights she is more concerned about the sessions and the impact upon me - I totally agree with her - it is too much to deal with atm. She is going to call my psych and discuss this on Monday and cancel my appointment next week. It is her view (and I totally agree) that we stop for a while - wait until I see the psychiatrist - get the meds right and for me to be in a much better place (and sleeping at least a little) before we consider starting this again. She is in the best position to see where I am at as she sees me the most. She has seen a major shift for me - and I can agree to a certain extent - but it is the little things that I can't see that she really picks up on - and all these little things combined together make a real difference. When I present to her as I did on Wed - there is real concern - I know that - I felt that concern for myself also!

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@oceangirl See above post - internet dropped out as I about to tag you in.

@Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51 @Former-Member same as above re GP appointment.

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@Shaz51

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hugs @Shaz51

@Zoe7 wait what? where are we flying too and if im flying can I sleep on the way. My goodness its been a busy afternoon here!

@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Zoe7 I can cope with paints and crazy class... my nemesis when it comes to art is glitter. ugh, yuck.

lj

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@Former-Member Nice to see you - how was your week?

Yes - glitter - I find I am washing it out of my hair, clothes etc. for days - not to mention the carpet OMG - it has a mind of it's own - who would imagine it would end up in your ears even lol - but somehow ...it does!!!!

Apparently @Former-Member and @Faith-and-Hope are planning a forum road trip - it has become rather large - requiring at least one bus now. Of course you can sleep on the way (just not while you are flying - could be dangerous lol).

It has been a busy afternoon - and a lot of fun - a great way to finish of the week after a terrible few days.

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That would be a flying bus @Former-Member @Zoe7 ... to take us over the stretches of water to Tamania and New Zealand .... but @Former-Member is our Cap'n so we will have to check our flight path with her ....

@utopia has declined the offer to be the bonnet ornament ....

Have I covered everything ?

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@Faith-and-Hope I've been demoted then - no longer Cap'n - devestated

Is that punishment for trying to put @utopia on the bonnet of the car as a hood ornament??? Damn Karma!!!!!!

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I am not a hood ornament @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope & all.
I am a magestic White Cockatoo. I deserve to sit in the bus. Maybe I could sit on the dashboard. But I need a nice branch to sit on.
I'm glad your gp appointment went so well zoe. It's very hard to get the balance right between therapy and medication - without a hospital stay or a psychiatrist. Later this month you see the psychiatrist - so you won't have to put it on hold for long.
Gp gave me a script for the nausea - but nothing for the trots. I have to take in a 'sample' tomorrow for pathology & I'll get my script filled then. Chemist was shut before I left the doctors. Then plan to head on down to Melbourne and get Artified - before heading to the Peninsula.
Thank you for the chocolate crackles. I hate to say this - but everyone can help themselves and have some.
You know I'm sick when I share chocolate

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You don't need to share your crackles @utopia I took a plate over to Friday Feast to share around (if @NikNik hasn't eaten then all herself)...

I am glad you got a script for nausea (but the other - yucky!!!) - hope you are ok for your trip.

I can't wait for the report re: your Artification lol

I am starting to come around to your way od thinking - YES you can have a seat IN the bus lol - I am pretty sure after today I'll be put in the boot!!!!

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