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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 hope you sleep well too @Zoe7 ......

Wow @Shaz51, that is a big medical team ..... but you are so worth their attention ....,

Can you speak to them and see whether they can affect the decision about the carer’s support finance ? Maybe your Mum could register as your carer ..... turn it the other way around ? Or your hubby could register as your carer ? With that size medical team, maybe you are eligible .....

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Think it may be another couch night @Faith-and-Hope

Toby is happily curled up on the doona right now so I may have to move him soon. Cat has wandered outside but should be in soon - getting a bit cold for her to stay out too long

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It’s quiet here at the moment .... the baby dragons are all out except D2 ..... which is great. They are socialising. One with siblings, the other with a friend ..... and the big dragon is not home from his mother’s house yet.

D2 and I are fed .... 👍

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Has she stopped talking about the win yet @Faith-and-Hope I am definitely hoping WC win this week - I will probably hear D2 singing from here if they do lol

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I reckon @Zoe7 😆

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It is great your other baby dragons are out socialising @Faith-and-Hope and you can have some time alone with D2. Are D1 and SiL going to travel over for the grandfinal?

I will be watching it at home I think - I might go to my parents' place if I feel a little better by the end of the week but I think I will be staying home.

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Yeah, I think they’re coming, one way or another @Zoe7 ..... still getting themselves sorted.

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Do you have any plans for tomorrow @Faith-and-Hope? I need to go to the chemist as well as the supermarket. I have been putting it off because I haven't felt like doing anything but sleeping. I also need to get to the pool - that is pretty important as I am going to a meeting on Thursday and won't get to the pool. The meeting is an hour and a half away but it is something I am interested in - will give more details afterwards but best to not give out too much right now.

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Tomorrow I am catching up with a friend at her place @Zoe7 .... after my morning coffee of course .....

After that I will need to spend some time organising at the house. I am starting to sort out in my mind what belongs here, and what belongs there, and with the change in season I probably need to take some warmer weather clothes with me .....

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Catching up with a friend will be lovely for you Hon

I bet there is still a lot for you to sort out for the move - and the emotional side of it to sort out needs to be factored in too - not easy for you at all @Faith-and-Hope

The days are getting warmer on the whole but the nights are still cold here - I presume that is similar in Melbourne too. I would love to have a weekend in Melbourne - go to the markets and see a show - maybe I can think about it in Summer after work has been sorted out. I will hopefully be more on track money wise then and it could be an option.

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