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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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That’s great you had no nightmares @Zoe7 😊

good that you will chill this afternoon. You’ll need it. Chat later xx

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Look after yourself today BB @BlueBay Catch you later

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Thanks @Cherbear, nice to see you.
Haven't got far today - dad toot issues 😞 & my back is ouchy, not helped by all the bending. Such is life. So I'm back in bed. Might make this a self care day, potter in the garden once pain meds kick in, or something.
Hope you clear that space @Zoe7

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Hope you have had an easier afternoon than morning @Former-Member - I have done a little but not as much as I wanted to - will do a bit more later this afternoon.

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Echoing the hopes that you've had/are having a better afternoon than morning @Former-Member. Self care day sounds great.

Hey @Zoe7. Same as you, I've done a little but not as much as I wanted to. There's so much washing and housework here and I seem to hit a wall with it all sometimes. We got out and about, did some groceries and caught up with birthday kid for a quick visit and now we're home I'm looking at it all but not doing much about it.

Noticed you around and wanted to say hi, hope your afternoon goes well and you enjoy your series if you watch it 💗😊

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Have put off watching the series I was going to watch @CheerBear - will keep it until I need a longer distraction day.

I have some washing that needs to be done but it is cold and wet outside so no rush as it won't get dry anytime soon. Will see what the weather is like tomorrow and may do it in the morning if it is a clearer day. I do think we are expecting rain most days this week so might even have to wait until next weekend!

I have a few more things that I want to get done today as I am going to a seminar tomorrow before my GP appointment - it is onky for an hour but in the middle of the day so doing that, then the chemist and then GP will make it a longer day for me.

I am pleased you managed to see the birthday kid today - wtg CB - I bet your LF were happy too.

Going to play on the forum for a little bit then get back into the housework - maybe lol

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It's turned wet and cold here also now @Zoe7 but I have a dryer (I couldn't keep on top of the washing if I didn't) which means I don't really have a reason not to do it! I have more of a problem folding the clothes than anything else. If only there was a machine to do that part 🤔😉

That does sound like a long day for you tomorrow. I could probably leave some things until tomorrow as it's the quieter of my days for the week but I have a thing about getting as much as I can organised on Sunday afternoon/evening to set us up for the week.

Might go and jump in the shower and think about it all for a bit longer 😆

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I may need to go to the laundromat to use the dryer @CheerBear but will see how the weather goes this week. The sheets and doona cover can wait - have plenty of others in the cupboard to use

I used to do that on a Sunday too - wanted everything done for the upcoming week.

Hope you have a refreshing shower and get the things done that you want to CB - sending you hugs

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Thanks @Zoe7. I will go and do some doing I think. Maybe fold a basket and then have a shower.

Hugs for you also 💗

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Put the basket somewhere handy @CheerBear, then fold three things every time you go past it. I used to fold the kids clothes onto their place setting at the table across the day, or at night, if that’s when I got to it .... then could pick up one bundle at a time and walk off to the right room with it ..... as the kids got older they had to take their own bundle from the table.

Hi @Zoe7 @Former-Member @BlueBay @Adge .... @Sans911 (I saw a Like from you) .... anyone else around ....

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