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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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WTG @Faith-and-Hope - that is awesome of you to do...wish I was there with you

S2 will have to deal with Mr. then - hopefully he isn't too forceful with him but S2 also needs to realise that that is more likely how it is going to be if he doesn't pull his finger out and get stuck into the work by himself - I know it doesn't really help but sometimes these lessons need to be learnt the hard way too. Hopefully he can get onto it tonight while you are out and avoid all that though.

I am set for a big night of sport so I will be here on and off - would love to hear all about your evening adventure though when you return home ...I am going to have to start calling you a butterfly soon - fluttering all over the place and doing these great things for yourself - really happy for you Hon

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Thanks @Zoe7 🦋💕

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Evening @Faith-and-Hope @Zoe7 and all passing through
Just a pop in for now, may have overdone it today so just resting for now

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Yum. Chops @Zoe7

Ive been lazier than usual with cooking healthy. I go through stages where I’m super careful, then get discouraged and don’t cook veggies every day. But I do try.

Some days I think, what’s the point, when I feel lousy anyway.

At least I’m not super unhealthy.

I made piklets with organic flour, 2eggs (protein 😂) and used honey instead of sugar and sugarless jam. So, not unhealthy, just no veggies. 😃

oh, hang on, I’m making hot chips, potatoes are a vegetable 😃 and cooked in healthy olive oil. There you go, not too bad after all 😊

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Hi @outlander Don't forget to eat Hon.

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Lol yes if i can manage something i will @Zoe7
I made it to the shops and work ✅ but not feeling so great physically. Ended up in another meltdown mode over god knows what so im.not surprised i feel the way i do atm.
Just starting dinner now so will see how i go


How are you?

Hello @Former-Member

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You are hilarious @Former-Member - veggies and protein all at once lol

I really love my veggies and cook them most days. I also often buy a large lasagne, divide it up and freeze so I have a ready meal to microwave with a salad or veggies when I am not feeling too good. I could eat a bowl of steamed veggies for every meal if I didn't have to cook it all the time...

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I am still doing okay @outlander I have had dinner and now waiting for my night of sport - methinks I am going to be a big Loser with all my teams tonight - story of my life lol

I manage to hobble to the supermarket and get a couple of things that I needed - I resisted getting chips and chocolate for tonight - so big tick to me

Take it easy tonight Hon - and remember to take that time out for yourself also - maybe a nice warm bath to ease the aches a bit....

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Which sports are you watching tonight? @Zoe7

Lol i often resist that isle and think im 'safe' from that stuff until pop walks in the house with them 😂

Thanks, itll be an easy night once dinners done will be able to chill

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AFL then soccer then cricket if I am still awake @outlander - it is a big night for us on the Sports thread lol

What are you making for dinner?

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