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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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Thanks @Snowie I was a big effort today but I knew I needed to do it. I will miss my session on Tuesday as I am going to another seminar so if I didn't go today it would be over a week until the next session and for me, at the moment, routine is important.

How are you going Hon?

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Sometimes it is super hard to get motivated especially when we have to leave the house, so you should be proud of yourself. Now for the mowing! @Zoe7

I am ok, got down the street this morning, did what I had to do and now hiding from everything under my weighted blanket.

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@Snowie

@Zoe7

Thinking of you both 💙💜💙💜

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I need to have a rest for a little while before I tackle the mowing @Snowie I am feeling very cold this afternoon - the pool wasn't as warm as it usually is so that didn't help. Once I have a rest and warm up a bit I will be able to go outside again.

I hear you Hon - I would much rather be snuggled up under my doona with little Toblerone keeping me warm - some days when it is super tough we have to push ourselves that little bit more.

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Thinking of you too @Sans911 and hoping today is a little easier on you Hon

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Yep @Zoe7 sometimes we have to push ourselves out of that comfort zone.

Hiya @Sans911, hope your day is going ok

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I still haven't managed to cut Toby's hair either @Snowie - he looks like a white mop at the moment lol I did cut his tail hair - mainly because both he and I were treading on it it was so long lol

How is Izzy?

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Hey @Snowie

@Zoe7

Yes, my day is a little easier. I had an overseas call earlier this morning from a former partner in London. He called me out of the blue because he wanted to make sure I was ok, and he missed me. I think I've talked about him before. Just chatting to him via WhatsApp makes me feel better.

My mental health nurse dropped off my meds and then offered me a lift to the car yards where I am now. It was very nice of him. My house guest was still snoring when I left around 11.

I just had lunch at a scrummy bakery so I have to walk that off now.

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Sounds like you are having a good day @Sans911 - that must be such a welcome relief for you today. It will be nice for you when you finally get a new car - you won't have to rely on alternative transport. I would be lost without my car - it is one of my safe places - not just as transport but where I can escape if needed.

So lovely to get that call this morning - it is always nice when we get a nice surprise like that

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@Zoe7 can you mow Toby too!!!!!

Izzy is ignoring me. I brought her a treat at the shop and she has spent the day chewing on it!!

@Sans911 that is lovely that he called you to see if you are ok. Sometimes those calls out of the blue are the nicest to receive.

Sounds look like your day is going well. Hoping you find a car soon.

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