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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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The sleep through is definitely the biggest win @Faith-and-Hope I was contemplating going to the pool this morning but I think doing some of the housework needs to take priority today - that will lead to the other things being possible down the track if not today - so housework won out!

It sounds like you may need that coffee so up and atem Hon - no doubt you are tired and would love to rest in bed for longer but I also know how important church is for you and as you have said previously - you can't do church in your jammies lol

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Last night’s dinner was good. All dragons played nicely, although the big one kept shifting seats. Couldn’t get warm enough, so swapped with someone sitting right under a heater because it was too hot for them, but that was right next to a doorway that kept opening (from a function next door) letting in cold air each time .... so he shifted again - ending up wearing his overcoat through dinner .... and he did eat something .... a piece of grilled fish (rather than his usual glass of water) .... and a crumb of birthday cake .... so I guess that’s a win.

The youngest two went home with the oldest for the rest of the evening, to catch up and play games. That was definitely a win. I heard them come back home before I dozed off.

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Sounds like there were lots of little wins last nigh Hon - have to take them when you get them hey

Nice that your youngest 2 and oldest had an evening together to catch up - that time is even more precious now that you are in opposite sides of the country so often @Faith-and-Hope

Will you have time today to catch up with friends?

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Right you are, @Zoe7....

Just checked, and the car is gone, so I didn’t hear mr. get up and leave for his mum’s house, whatever time that was, which meant I was sleeping soundly at the time.

That’s a win for me, because the night before I slept on the lounge room floor and kept waking up. Couches are all full of sorting / storage stuff, and there was a clash over mr. wanting to go to bed at the same time as me, with all his (loud, smelly) choc-chews, (too hot) hottie-mits and (too loud) audio book .... with rudeness and sarcasm involved ... so the lounge room floor was preferable. By last night I had organised a mattress for myself .... ahhhh ....much better.

And thanks for the hugs @CheerBear .... much appreciated ....

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One friend will be at church this morning @Zoe7, so will be able to see them at coffee afterwards. Another is working, and another one I will likely have a phone conversation with. They had a family occasion on when I called yesterday.

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SO much going on for you Hon - sending you all my love and huge hugs

I am glad to hear you will catch up with one friend at least today - that makes me smile for you @Faith-and-Hope I hope church today brings some relief for you in the moment at least - knowing you have that in your life provides me with some comfort for you

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Thanks @Zoe7 .....

I am up and better keep moving .... I have D2 to organise as well.

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Will catch up with you later Hon - enjoy church and catching up with your friend @Faith-and-Hope

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Hi @Zoe7 how are you today? Did you sleep well last night? ❤️

Hi @Faith-and-Hope hugs ❤️

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I slept through the night but woke very early this morning @BlueBay - but no nightmares so that is a huge win

I have planned to do the housework this morning and then chill out in front of the tv and rest for the afternoon.

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