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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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It is getting late and I need to organise dinner here soon too @Faith-and-Hope I haven't been hungry today but do need to eat. I have a green chicken curry to heat up that I brought yesterday. Just need to cook some rice to go with it and dinner is done.

I hope if you are going out that that happens soon so you have the rest of the night to relax a little more. I'm still not in the right headspace to paint so will probably get dinner and then settle in myself with the little fluffball. Your niece is in her cave all curled up and warm

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Not going out, which is probably just as well ..... it’s cokd an wet, and there will be a lot of football visitors on the streets, no doubt ..... and I can potter on with organising things for a while yet .....the kids are arriving really late. Thanks have dozed for a while just now, which will give me a second wind.

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Are you picking the kids up @Faith-and-Hope or will they make their own way there?

I have had dinner and Toby and Cat have had their night biscuits so all is well in our little world here. Cat is outside sitting in the garden and little Toblerone is sound asleep. I will take my meds soon as they seem to be taking longer and longer to work - I must be getting used to them! I am still finding I get tired in the morning - especially if I wake really early. Some days I can function ok and others I feel really flat and tired all day. I guess it may be time to look at my night meds and see if they need any further tweaking - that may just mean I need to take them even earlier but I will discuss it with my pdoc when she gets back in a couple of weeks.

Are you making something for dinner or getting take away tonight?

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The kids ordered in tonight @Zoe7 .... which was a bonus. I had something easy prepared, but that can be for tomorrow now.

Its not just moving things across to the art-space ..... this place is looking trashed at the moment, and it won’t take a lot to make it much tidier, even if ai can’t put everything away. There are half open cases spilling stuff out everywhere, because breakables were tucked inside clothing.

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There is always that packing away after a trip @Faith-and-Hope I usually try to get it done as soon as I get home - at least get it sorted to put away. Hopefully you and the kids can get is sorted quickly and you can have a tidier home. I want to get a few more things tidied in my place before the footy tomorrow - and the vacuuming needs doing again ...fur baby hair everywhere lol - so maybe I will trim Toby's hair in the morning and then do the vacuuming

My Mum called in late this afternoon - she didn't stay long - she was on her way home from getting her hair done and it was getting late. Toby went silly - he loves having visitors ...not so much his Mummy lol It was nice to see her though and nice of her to call in. No doubt my sister will be around sometime on the weekend - most likely Sunday as she will watch the grand fnal too.

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looks like it is a bit quiet over here @Zoe7, @Faith-and-Hope

shhhhhhhhh Toby and Cat xxxx

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It is a quiet night for me @Shaz51 Toby and Cat are snuggled up asleep. I have had my meds and am also snuggled in watching tv waiting for them to kick in.

How are you doing today? How is your Mum?

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busy and tired my sis @Zoe7, went and visited mum and she is doing better but not llowed home yet , they want to find out why

then we had dinner in the city before driving 60kms home

I am surprised I am still awake

how are you xx

mr shaz took his meds late tonight so maybe a sleep in tomorrow

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I am surprised you are awake too @Shaz51 You are usually in sleepy land by now and especially after such a long day.

I am glad your Mum is a little better but also that they are looking after her and want to know more of what is going on for her.

I am ok - waiting for my meds to kick in here too. Hoping it won't be much longer but they have been taking longer and longer to work. I had dinner late so that will be affecting how they work too.

Just watching a little tv at the moment and also watching Toby sleep - he is very cute when he makes little puppy sounds in his sleep lol

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@Faith-and-Hope Going to head to bed Hon but wanted to wish your family luck for tomorrow. I do hope WCE win for you all - especially D2 so I can hear her 'sing' the song down here.

I will try to check in with you in the morning Hon but know it will be a busy day with your D1 and SiL there too.

Goodnight my angel

@Shaz51 Hope you are tucked up in bed now and asleep - wishing you a goodnight also

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