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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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In the coffee shop at the moment @Zoe7 ..... lol ..... have taken myself out for breakfast, knowing that I am going to be inside for most of the weekend.

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You have finally gotten yourself out of bed and up and about @Faith-and-Hope wtg Hon

I'm going to get stuck into this housework this morning - I need to stop procrastinating and just get it done. If I can get the ironing done and out away then that will be a major job done - then I can do the vacuuming and washing up. If that is all done then I will feel much better and also have space to work.

More painting is also on the agenda for today and if I have enough time the grocery shopping - but that can wait until tomorrow if I don't get around to it today.

Hope you have a great day Hon - gonna get myself moving too now and see what I can get done. Will check in with you across the day though to see how you are going

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Thanks @Zoe7 ..... I hope everything goes to plan for you today. It’s so lovely seeing you inspired like this 😊 ..... and that is what uni is going for me. Everything we are doing I could take up and do lots more of ..... as you said, the possibilities are endless.

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awwww Georgia looks beautiful @Former-Member

Hello @Zoe7, @Faith-and-Hope, @utopia, @oceangirl

I am off to get my hair done and then the food shopping for us and my mum

tried to have a sleep in this morning -- wide awake at 6am -- ohh well

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My fur babies won't let me sleep in @Shaz51 Hope you get everything done you need to today my sister

@Faith-and-Hope Ironing done ✅ Washng up next...

How is your collage coming along?

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@Faith-and-Hope Washing up done ✅ Going to do a little painting now 🎨

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@Zoe7 @Shaz51 @Former-Member @utopia @oceangirl

Worked on collage ✅

Had lunch ✅

Worked on collage ✅

😊

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Painting interrupted by visit from my sister and her dog. Had to stay inside though as it is really wet outside. My sister likes the progress I have made so that is great to hear. Told her what I was going to do next and she likes what I have in mind - so all on track - just have to do it all now. Will try to do a little more a bit later - having a rest after their visit ...it is full on when her dog is here too as he always wants to get ALL the toys out of Toby's toy area - so cleaning up toys is now on the list too lol.

You sound like you are getting into your collage so hoping you are enjoying the process @Faith-and-Hope 😀

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finally home at 2-30pm @Faith-and-Hope, @Zoe7, @Sans911, @Adge, @Former-Member, @utopia, @oceangirl

had my hair done

food shopping for us and mum

put shopping away -- mums and ours

visited very unwell uncle in hospital , suppose to be flying to Brisbane for surgery today ?

making ham and salad sandwihes for lunch now xx

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You have had a very busy day @Shaz51 but glad you did something for yourself in there and had your hair done my sister 😀

Been a busy day here for me too - resting now and watching a series I recorded - might keep going until I have watched it all and do a little more painting later.

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