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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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lol @Zoe7 the rain doesnt help much either. maybe your back will start to get better and youll be able to do some of the smaller things yourself

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Some of it depends on money too @outlander My sister and her partner bought the roofing for me as I couldn't afford it myself. It was such a relief because the last big storms really damaged the roof and the flooding caused a lot of damage inside the garage. My insurance excess was more than what the sheeting cost so it wasn't worth going through insurance. The new sheeting is clear so it will let more light in also - so that is a huge bonus.

What time do you do the horses tomorrow?

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Heya @outlander

@Zoe7

@Faith-and-Hope

@Snowie

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Hey @Sans911 What's happening in your world?

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I've had a bit of busy day, so just chilling watching Netflix. It's been cold and wet here.

Sounds like a productive day for you too @Zoe7

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thats true @Zoe7 that was lovely of them to do and having extra light in would be good for you to.
hmm depends on pain levels, usually mornings are the best so will probably go then but thats usually when im most tired. will just see how i goas have the kids morning and arvo as well.

any plans for you tomorrow?

evening @Sans911
how are you this going? watchya watching?

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I have had a few days in a row now where I have been able to do things and stay awake @Sans911 This is encouraging and maybe a step closer to me being able to return to work

I hope some of that cold and wet weather doesn't come our way for a while - I really need to get my grass mowed Sounds like perfect weather to be snuggle up watching Netflix though

I hope your busy day has also been rewarding Hon

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I actually have to travel to my parents' place to feed their dogs tomorrow night - they have 2 horses racing and there is a big gap between each race so they asked me to help out. They have had enough to deal with lately so I am happy to help. It just means a long drive but I will take Toby with me for company @outlander ...I will feed him before I go so he should sleep most of the way anyway lol

What I do before that will depend on the weather and if I can get the grass mowed. I may even go to the pool again - but I will see how my body feels tomorrow.

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thats nice of you @Zoe7 im sure they appreciate your help too. i dont think toby will mind going on a road trip with you!
see how you go but hopefully you can get the lawns mowed and/or go the pools

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I'm alright @outlander

Still flat and tired. I'm going on a volunteer retreat this weekend, so kinda looking forward to that. Had a busy day but it was alright.

Back to the GP tomorrow for repeat tests. I hope they come out OK as I don't want to miss the retreat.

I'm watching Lock Up on Netflix.

@outlander

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