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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 how are you feeling!

hi @Faith-and-Hope 👋

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I'm really tired @BlueBay My chest is a bit better - still feeling heavy and my breathing is not great but my throat and sinuses are clearing. Still achy but have been laying down/sleeping since I got home today. I am hoping for an early night and to try to get to school tomorrow before I go to the pool. It is important I get to the pool to get in some exercise for my back and to stay in that routine.

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you made it to dbt @Zoe7 xxxx

cooking chicken in a bag with veges , put it in the oven a bit late so late dinner , ohhh well @Faith-and-Hope

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Sounds great even if it will be a bit late @Shaz51

I had lunch late as I wasn't home from me pdoc until late so I will probably have fruit a little later - definitely not hungry as yet.

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that means I can have a shower and fix up the spare bed @Zoe7, I washed all the doona cover and pillow slips in the spare bedroom

but I have brought a magazine to read . so might do that tonight too @Faith-and-Hope xx

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Sounds like you have a great plan there @Shaz51 I have my little hot water bottle already snuggled next to me lol - they definitely know when we aren't well.

Are you working tomorrow? It is supposed to be a nice day here tomorrow (and for the next few days) so hoping I am well enough Friday or Saturday to get out in the garden - even if it is for a little hile to do a small patch of weeding - it all helps!

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yes 2 x2 hours house cleaning jobs @Zoe7

no work today so we did my mum`s gardening and went to the dump and had the afternoon offf xoxo

i miss my little Tara , I love her sitting next to me xx

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Nice to get the afternoon off when you can get it @Shaz51

I can only imagine how hard it is not to have your little Tara there - I would lend you Toby if I could

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i know you would my @Zoe7

I love see my customers cats and dogs every week xxxx

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I know it would never be the same @Shaz51 but Toby does give great cuddles and he loves people. I can imagine you would get pleasure out of seeing your customers pets - to me you are a loving and caring person so I would summise you are the same with both your customers and their fur babies

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