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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 need to log off and try to sleep @Faith-and-Hope. I hope you have achieved what you set out to achieve today and that things with D2 are falling into place for you.

I am fading quickly here so I need to have some screen free time and then bed island is calling my name. I am hoping for a good night and hopefully sleeping right through until morning then take tomorrow as it comes.

I need to go out shopping at some stage again to find something for my Dad.

Goodnight my angel - with you even when I'm not

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Goodnight @Zoe7 .... 😘💕🦋

Working our a few things with D2.

D3 woke up and hugged me this morning as though last night hadn’t happened. I let it slide, because she had an appointment today to resume her studies 🎉. It looks like she might be joining my course 🎉🤭 .... but have to wait and see yet.

Talk tomorrow ..... hope you sleep well tonight.

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Hi @oceangirl

I wrote a reply but lost it. So try agsin.

I di remember reading that your dad has dementia. I can empathise with you as my MIL has dementia diagnosed two years ago. I understand and feel fir you. Far north qld is beautiful. We went up there a few yrs ago lots of walks. Hope you can relax a bit and unwind.

Thinking of @oceangirl

take care my friend

BB ❤️

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Good news that D3 was in a better mood for you yesterday and that she has an appointment at Uni today. Wouldn't that be something if she was doing the same course as you - you could help each other and have a lot to talk about at home @Faith-and-Hope.

I have woken up very tired - another not ideal night but I don't feel as 'out of it' as I have been feeling so that is a positive - I hope it stays that way all day. I need to get a little housework done and get to the shops to find this present for my Dad so I will shower soon as see if that gets me more motivated. If I can go before lunch time then I should avoid the crowds!

I hope you have a great day and there is plenty of light shining into your world

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Thanks so much @Zoe7 .....

I am most excited about D3 finding her mojo again.

Super excited about the thought of her being in my course because I can function somewhat as her carer as well, if she needs it to begin with .... and yeah, companionship, conversation, sharing and developing of ideas.

Sorry to hear you didn’t sleep well .... hopefully the shower will have pepped you up a bit.

💚🦋💕

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Heading into class now ....

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It all sounds great for both of you @Faith-and-Hope - especially good that D3 is developing a path forward as well

I am lacking motivation this morning to get moving - very achy today - I know Wednesdays take a lot out of me but I do need to try to fight through the feelings today and get out and get things done. If I can get myself organised I will keep going and go in to work to change my password (have to change it regularly with the school network)

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Hi @Zoe7 .... and anyone else around 👋

Fly-by ....

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You know just seeing your avatar or name pop-up gives me a heart lift @Faith-and-Hope - hope you are having a great day Hon

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I am @Zoe7 .... it was just a quick coffee break so I gotta go .... but it was lovely to find you here 😊

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