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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 stressed out about Milo's vet bill @Zoe7

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I know you often get those 'missing people' feelings @Pepsimax and I have been very much dealing with those myself the last few days and yesterday just added to that. It is tough when we know people are gone but not from our hearts or our minds

DBT was triggering for me yesterday and I found it very tough to get through then I got the phone call from my mum. I still had to go to my pdoc appointment and then I drove to my parent's place - it was a very long and emotional day and definitely took it's toll physically.

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I understand what you are going through, I am struggling myself with my relapse. However I am not back to where I was in the beginning because I am still partially functioning.

I have to pay Milo's vet bill tomorrow- but I am going to negotiate Milo's bill. I am not sure what would be reasonable amount to offer @Zoe7 What do you think is reasonable considering how much I have spend thus far?

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I am sorry @oceangirl with what I am dealing with at the moment I don't have any suggestions - maybe others will.

I need to log off for a while .. @Faith-and-Hope @Pepsimax will catch you later.

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I'm scared about doing any day program @Zoe7. I'm not going to start until I get back from N Queensland. Is there anything you would like to talk about from DBT from yesterday?

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Take care @Zoe7. I will be looking for you if you feel up to coming back in later .... thinking of you anyway🦋💐💕🦋💐💕🦋

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It sounds like you have paid an awful lot for Milo already @oceangirl, but like @Zoe7, I just don’t really know what would be a reasonable negotiation. Others here might know.

Hi @Pepsimax 👋💕

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🦋💕 @Zoe7 .....

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@Former-Member Do you remember when we discussed the yellow tinged sun glasses for me to wear when it was getting darker - well I finally got some and they really help. Thought you might like to know

@Faith-and-Hope I finally had something to eat - still don't feel good at all but wanted to check in with you. Sometimes 'things' are just that bit too hard and I got to that stage earlier.

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@Faith-and-Hope In all the chaos of yesterday and today I forgot that I got our hebs yesterday - they are still in the car - I completely forgot about them. They should be ok until tomorrow! I bought Chocolate Mint, Marjoram, Thyme, Parsley, Coriander and Basil - and a few cactus plants - one red, one orange, one yellow and two that have beautiful white flowers. I don't know what the weather is supposed to be like tomorrow but I will attempt to get our pots out and plant our herb garden. It may need to wait until the weekend but I would love to have a photo of our potted garden posted for you tomorrow when you finish uni

...something to look forward to tomorrow

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