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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 was fun today @BlueBay and although I didn't do as much as I usually do in regards to my exercises - the laughing was good. We all chatted for a while as well and that social interaction was also good to have.

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So happy for you my little blue butterfly 🦋 @Zoe7

❤️❤️

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What plants did you get at Bunnings? @BlueBay I still have some in pots I need to plant but the weather hasn't been very good but it is supposed to be better on the weekend so I might be able to get into the garden then.

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@Zoe7 I bought basil and cos lettuce plants snd well as a brown and green long leaf plant fir a pot near the lounge window.

I saw a really good idea - a shoe holder the long ones that hold 4 pairs of shoes. I saw soil in them and little coloured plants in them. Then they get hung on the fence. I’m going to thst snd hang them outside on the fence so we can see from lounge room.

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@Zoe7 Awww I am so glad that you went to the pool and had a great time with a couple of people there that is really nice to hear. Hoping you sleep well tonight. Have you got any meds that will help with the sleep?

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That does sound like a cool idea with the shoe holders and pots @BlueBay Our herb garden is growing nicely but need to plant some more Basil seeds - the last ones didn't grow I'll buy some more seeds tomorrow when I am out.

Your indoor plant sounds like great - hope it is perfect for the spot you bought it for too.

I need one more indoor plant but will wait until I have worked for a while so I know I can afford it.

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Yes I do @Bunniekins I will take them early tonight then read for a little while until I am too sleepy to hold the book lol I haven't read for a long time so that is nice to get back to as well. Many ups happening for me at the moment but still very wary that I still have a long way to go - baby steps. How has your day been?

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thtas good about the interaction and laughter @Zoe7

Kind of reminded me about the time i was in the ward haha. HAving a laugh at what was going on was good.

Let me know how you go tomorrow and have a good night of rest my friend

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I certainly will let you know how it goes tomorrow @MDT and you have a good night also buddy

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@Zoe7 I had my mental health nurse come to visit me today which was nice. She actually came to the house instead of us going on 'adventures' so I had to clean up a bit (which is always a good thing :P). She is applying for me to the ndis to get a sw to take me places and some one in to help us with cooking etc. sounds like a plan to me 🙂

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