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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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@Faith-and-Hope I hope you made it to the pool this morning Hon. I am looking forward to going to the pool myself - I really need it today. Feeling very flat this morning and we both know the pool always helps with that. I need to do a few things this afternoon so hoping I have enough energy to do those. Have a good afternoon in drawing class - know you love learning and using new techniques

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Hi everybody .... 👋💕

Heading to the pool now @Zoe7 ...... I slept in this morning 🎉

💜💜💜 Hugs @soul 😔 ..... and to you @Sans911 @Shaz51 and @Christopher64 for the furbabies you have loved and lost .....

💕 @outlander

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Yea a sleep in Hon - you definitely needed it - I saw you were up late again last night I'll be heading off in just over half and hour myself @Faith-and-Hope Been trying to de-knot Toby this morning - he doesn't like it but it has to be done. He is a high maintenance dog in that regard but not in any other way.

Cat has taken up her place outside in the garden now the rain has stopped but I'll have to bring her in soon before I go out.

Toby and Cat send you hugs ...and one from me too Have a great day Hon Catch you after uni

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Have a good day @Zoe7 ..., 🦋💕

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Thanks @Shaz51 You too.

Adge

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Hi Hon @Faith-and-Hope I hope you are having a great afternoon in drawing class. The pool was just what I needed - hope it was for you too

I am relaxing this afternoon but will need to go out shopping later. If I can get things done that need to be done today then I won't have to go out tomorrow. It has rained on and off all morning but the sun is out now. If it dries up enough tomorrow then I can do a little more gardening.

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I have finished class for the day @Zoe7, but not finished the piece I was working on. It was a conceptual drawing, and it took me quite a long time to formulate the idea I needed to develop, so I am continuing to work on it at uni for a while.

I am glad you made it to the pool. My lamp is in at Bunnings, so I have to go pick that up in a while, and shop on my way home for dinner stuff.

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That elusive lamp has finally arrived @Faith-and-Hope - yea!

I hope you get more done of your drawing and don't stay too late. I also need to go out to get a few things tonight but am waiting for the nightime traffic to ease up - thinking I will go around 6.30 them I will be home before it is too dark also. Mind you, it looks pretty grey outside again - we had a thunder storm earlier. Has been one of those days - rain then sun then thick clouds and rain again - would be a good night to settle in if I didn't want to get the shopping done tonight.

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Have deferred the lamp pickup till Saturday @Zoe7 ..... I realised I would get caught in heavy traffic otherwise .... also decided to pack in the drawing for now and head home to get the dinner done.

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You put in a great effort after hours to do some more Hon - sometimes taking a break is also what you need to do. It is a good idea to pick it up on Saturday - will make it less stressful than if you where travelling through a lot of people.

I have done my shopping - went solely by my list - didn't even get any chocolate covered donuts so I am pretty proud of myself for resisting lol

Same plans as usual for you tonight @Faith-and-Hope?

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