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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 @Zoe7@Faith-and-Hope ❤️❤️

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Hi @BlueBay How is your day going?

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how is the afternoon going @Zoe7

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Hi @Zoe7

my day is ok. Work was very quiet. Caught up with a friend after work fir coffee. Now home cooking bol sauce. And trying to do a load of washing as well. I’m really tired. Awake again during the night.

Hiws your day going? ❤️❤️

Hi @Shaz51 how are you today ❤️❤️

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hi sis @BlueBay

we got no work this afternoon

cool and cloudy outside

a bit tired , was up a lot last night but glad we got the afternoon off xx

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@Owlunar There is something special about our mountain - I think it is the fact that it is so close to the city and so prominent in the Hobart landscape. I would love to have you here to take you up the mountain - the view over Hobart and surrounds is spectacular

Hydritherapy day for me is tomorrow (and then Thursday). I would also go to the pool on Sunday but they close at 12 noon so I would have to be there at around 10.30 and that is a bit early for me. Maybe when the days are a bit longer in terms of sunlight (and temperature) I may be able to get there...

I am looking forward to you going on your trip so we can all hear all about it here - living vicariously through you for this trip

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@Shaz51 @BlueBay Tricky nights really suck! We all seem to be tired today.

I made it to my seminar - I wasn't that impressed. It was a very basic introduction to identifying mental health issues in the workplace and by very basic I mean very basic. There is probably not much that could be covered in 1 hour but I hope others at least got something out of it. The important thing is that I went - I want to say it was a waste of time but it wasn't as it got me out amongst other people and that is a big deal for me.

Had my chemist pickup and GP appointment afterwards. Now relaxing for a little while before I do a little housework and get dinner organised.

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I'm happy to hear you are out meeting people and interacting with others-I know what a big deal that would be for you.

I've had a busy day cleaning. Next week will not be as much to do. I wish I was out meeting people. But I am feeling quite vulnerable atm. Don't want to put my stuff onto you sweetheart🌸

I have Milo on my lap, such a sweet boy. He is a little champion...🐶

@Zoe7

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hi @oceangirl @Zoe7 @Shaz51 @BlueBay @Owlunar

Hope your monday arvos are a relaxing one

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Home from work @MDT just made bolognaise sauce for dinner.

resting for a bit now 🙂

hope you are doing okay xxxoo

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