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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 love old architecture @Faith-and-Hope - sounds like you have had a great day

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Hi @Zoe7 How are you?

How was your pool session?

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It has been lovely @Zoe7. A lot of walking without realising how much you’ve done.

Hi @oceangirl 👋💕

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope

You must have been enjoying yourself this afternoon @Faith-and-Hope...

What are your plans tonight?

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I did a shorter pool session today @oceangirl - too tired to do anymore.

@Faith-and-Hope You don't realise how far you have gone when you are looking at things and learning stuff along the way. You get and education and exercise - sounds like a good day to me

I fell asleep this afternoon - I couldn't keep my eyes open. I didn't even fight it I was so tired - I hope it is just the last few nights catching up with me and I am not coming down with something but I have felt really cold this afternoon too and can't seem to warm up. My stomach has been playing up the last few days also. So snuggled in my doona with the heater up higher and Toby next to me for the afternoon.

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@Faith-and-Hopeam glad you enjoyed yourself

@Zoe7you went, that is what counts hun

Hi @oceangirl

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I did go @Snowie but knew my limits today so only did the usual exercises and then floated around for a little while. It didn't seem to be as warm there today as it usually is but I am beginning to think that is more me than the actual temperature there - feeling quite cold and really tired - going to take my extra meds tonight and try to sleep early - I really need it!

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It is good knowing our limits @Zoe7

Perhaps a hot shower might help. Had one myself before

I hope you get some good sleep tonight, you do need it hun

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I had a hot shower after the pool @Snowie that made me even more tired lol

I do need sleep tonight - especially having DBT and pdoc tomorrow. Hoping an early night will help - going to need some help with that though so will have meds early and then extra before I go to bed - that should help me get through the night!

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@Zoe7I do hope you get through the night hun. I know how much DBT and pdoc tire you out so any extra sleep is well worth it.

Will be back soon, the kidlets are nagging me for tea. Better go feed them!!!

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