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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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I have GP tomorrow - need to get a letter from her for work tht says the same as the one from my pdoc - then will have to visit my sister tomorrow night to scan them both and send them to HR. I might even go to Officeworks and check out their printers and see how much a new one would be. I can't replace the one I have atm as it is a more expensive A3 printer but I may be able to afford a cheaper, smaller one for the time being - will see how much they are and if I can stretch my budget for it first.

@Faith-and-Hope hope you don't have to spend too much time at the librry to find what you need

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Thanks @Zoe7, but I am loving the research 😏 and my Dad finds plenty to keep him occupied at the library, so it’s all good.

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That is all good then @Faith-and-Hope. Keeps both you and your Dad occupied and that is great How many more days do you have with your Dad?

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Going to head off now Hon - super tired and still teary eyed so will try to sleep it off - will give Toby a cuddle from you @Faith-and-Hope Thank you for the catch up - goodnight my angel

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Another three @Zoe7

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Goodnight @Zoe7, Toby, Cat .... 🦋🐾🐾😴

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Goodmorning @Faith-and-Hope Feeling very tired this morning - this whole situation with work is taking a lot out of me Have me appointment with my GP today then she is away for a month. My pdoc will be away for 3 weeks soon too so there will be 2 weeks where I have no support. I was okay with having that break but with everything happening it is going to make it harder to get things sorted out now. I know I have you here and that really helps but I am worried about what I will do if things become even more difficult. It is just a really difficult position to be in right now

Today I need to concentrate on getting to my GP, going to Petbarn to get Toby food and trying to get to Officeworks to check out new printers - then the chemist for weekly pickup.

I hope you have a good day with your Dad and you get everything done at the library that you need to get done. It is great to be doing things that youo are loving to do and learning more as you do that - so pleased also that you have a few more days with your Dad - such a wonderful thing for you to be able to do

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Thanks @Zoe7 .....

Woke up this morning with a detox headache. It took a while to realise that was what it was. It’s been a while since I had one .... it was only as the other symptoms began to emerge that it twigged, but it also means that if I rest up today, it should pass by tonight.

I will be thinking of you as you do your rounds today, and check in when you’ve done everything ? I will be looking for you ....

Going back to bed with my knitting for a while.

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@Sans911 @Snowie @outlander @MDT @Former-Member @Teej @Owlunar @CheerBear @Shaz51 and all passing through...

I have been to the GP and she has written a letter for work stating the same as my pdoc. Now I just need to scan them and send them to HR and see what happens from there!

I have done the chemist run, been to Petbarn and Officeworks and even the supermarket to get a few things. I bought myself a treat - some chocolate covered donuts - should eat then all by tomorrow as they are best fresh lol (any excuse to eat them all quickly )

I still have things in the car I need to unpack but will leave that until later - need a rest first.

I hope your headache has improved as the day has progressed @Faith-and-Hope and that you made it to the library

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@Zoe7well done on accomplishing alot today. Hopefully the letter helps hun

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