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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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Im sorry for coming here in a panic. I was like that when i first said afternoon was just the chain of events. Sorry

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Ok @outlander - you are back on track. We just need you to get that routine of eating meals at roughly the same time each day - it helps with the routine as well as helping your body get the sustenance it needs to tackle other things when they come along.

btw - no need to be sorry - it will take time to get this routine going - it won't simply happen overnight - we are here to help you in these moments like today to calm and get to the next thing on your lists - it will become easier over time if you stick tp the plan as best you can for now with our help

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This is what I was talking about with the 'drama' last night @outlander - the smallest things tend to escalate into major things for you - that is not your fault - but you do need to learn ways to be abble to deal with the smaller things - like this email thing without it causing you so much grief - otherwise when it comes to the 'bigger' issues you won't be able to cope. This is where a psychologist will come in handy ...and so would learning some of the DBT skills Hon. We are definitely with you through all this though and I know you can do it - why - because you have come so far in the year or so you have been here - and that deserves to be recognised

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Thanks @Zoe7 im back more on track more now i think.
Plans seem to be easy to make but tricky to follow

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Stupid brains and emotions that dont want to co operate @Zoe7 i will keep learning though and implementing them as i go along.

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How are you going?

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You really are doing well @outlander - I hope when you look in the mirror you can see the positive changes that you have made for yourself - we can chat with you, help you with plans or skills, etc. but YOU are the one that is doing them and you are the one that wants things to improve - you just do not know how that can happen at times. I know I am not the only one that believes in you - you have great friends on here - and together we are here to help each other - you help others more than you could know at times - and much of that is because you do not believe in yourself - but we believe in you Hon ...

...now to get the stupid brain and emotions to work together - wouldn't that be nice

I am doing ok - was going to have a lie down but guess who is sprawled all over my pillow and doona on the couch lol

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Thanks @Zoe7 no i dont see those things but i can see some improvements even if they are only small. Small ones count too yeah.
Haha yes some cooperation would be great!

Lol you have your very own built in fluff ball. Im sure he will happily move over for you as long as he doesnt get kicked off lol.

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If i dissapear for a bit im in the shops 🙂

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Then I will wake him and he will want to play @outlander lol I am too soft and don't want to disturb him

I might disappear for a bit myself now Hon - it has been lovely talking to you though - I will catch up with you later

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