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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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Hi @Faith-and-Hope hope you are having a good day. ❤️❤️

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@Faith-and-Hope @BlueBay @outlander @Appleblossom @Owlunar @Snowie @Sans911 @Teej @CheerBear and all who pass through...

I dragged myself out of the house and made it to the pool - I am pleased that I did - it was a shorter session today for me but the time I was there was enough. I also made it to the chemist so I don't have to do that tomorrow. Still feeling exhausted and pretty low but getting by - the pool was a huge win for me.

It is very windy here today so that is not helping my mood - but on the plus side it is a good drying day so my washing will get dry from yesterday - all baby steps!

Going to snuggle in with Toby for the afternoon and try to recover a little - still feeling unwell so doing nothing this afternoon is probably the best idea anyway!

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Well done! @Zoe7 that is great. You accomplished 2 things today and the pool was a big step despite your mood atm. Very well done.
Snuggling Toby sounds like a good idea. Maybe some sports are on the tv too for you to watch..

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There is no sport on atm to watch @outlander but I have a couple of series I have recorded that I may be able to watch a little later - not in the mood for it right now.

Sometimes we have to know our limitiations as well as our strengths and today I don't have much strength left ...so Toby cuddles will do!

How are you going today?

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Thats ok im sure youll find something restful to watch or do even if its nothing (as in just laying/sitting and resting) while snuggling Toby. I dont think he minds how much/little strength you have as long as you give him attention lol.

Im not good so doing my best to cope. I braved the phone today and rung the gp practice and made an appt with the gp thst was reccomended to me. I see her next wednesday. Feeling im way to much in the deep end now to avoid it much more.
Need to have a convo this arvo with mum but im not sure yet ill see what mood she is in its not mh related so it should be alright.
@Zoe7

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Well done for finally ringing up and making that appointment with the gp @outlander - I know you were procrastinating over that one but hopefully now you will be able to get some more support - that phone call was the first step.

I hope the talk with your mum goes ok - not easy to have those conversations when you know it is going to be tricky (presuming it is a tricky conversation here a little because you haven't said what it is about)

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The phone call or making the appt is usually the hardest @Zoe7 can breathe just abit now that is done and also made an appt with someone else in the same office (they have a few different services in there) so was getting 2 things done at once.
It is a tricky convo. I cant quite say what it is though just one of those things i cant talk about here. Its harder because it wont just involve/affect me so have had to think very carefully and need to time it right cause if mums in a bad mood she isnt going to react the same. Will see how it goes this arvo but it cant wait if need be.

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Can wait not cant wait. Sorry fat fingers today

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Woo-hoo @Zoe7 ...... so well done getting to the pool ..... ❣️

Drawing class was difficult and frustrating. They were extremely complex modern buildings we were given to do, with perspectives going everywhere, and our class was disrupted with an evacuation fire drill ..... so our drawings didn’t get finished either.

Hi @BlueBay .... 👋💕

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Best to get these things done as soon as possible @outlander but I can appreciate that is needs to be the right time too - you will know if it is right or not in the moment

Doing 2 things with one phone call is great - you have done that now so you can tick that off your list. I know you hve been putting some things off but tht just adds to your anxiety - better to get them done sooner rather than later and then the what if's and questions are minimised in your mind.

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