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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 have pegged out the washing and done some of the washing up - don't think I will get to mow the lawn today - still pretty tired @Former-Member. I spoke to my sister and told her I will try to get around to her place tomorrow but there is no rush. Going to curl up on the couch for a rest and watch a little tv (if I don't fall asleep first).

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I hope you arrived back west ok @Faith-and-Hope and you got some sleep on the plane. I will be looking out for you tonight but understand if you are super busy being back with the family. Still relaxing here but have got the washing in and finished the washing up so I have achieved a few things today.

@Former-Member How did your afternoon end up? Did you get anything done or just resting and getting through it?

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Not much done @Zoe7

Frustrating indeed. 😩

Tried doing a few things outside. Way too hot and humid. Back in with air con. Cooking steak and veg again. Easy for me.

Better check on it.

Still really uptight etc. I guess part of grieving, who knows. Oh well

Ate you resting now?

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I’m good at typing errors lately 🤔😳🤪

Before I gave you a cup of yea instead of tea @Zoe7

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I'm pretty good at deciphering typing errors @Former-Member having to work out what kids write sometimes can make you lol.

I had toast tonight - didn't feel like cooking and yes resting up again. I will start to look at the planning for Monday and Tuesday tonight and get that finished tomorrow sometime.

I didn't get to the mowing but I honestly did not have the energy for it today.

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Hi @Zoe7 @Former-Member ... 👋

I dozed a little on the plane, and then crashed for a few hours at home ....

The kids are looking after me 🤗💕

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Glad they are looking after you Hon and that you slept a little. I am watching The Secret Life of Pets - just the kind of relaxed evening I need @Faith-and-Hope.

I bet the kids loved seeing you again

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Kids can be very lol @Zoe7

Toast sounds good enough. I’ve done that a few times recently.

I don’t blame you for not feeling like mowing. I tried once. Too hard.

Wish you had someone to do it for you.

I am looking forward to showering and bed.

Thats great you slept @Faith-and-Hope

👋💜🌷

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I often find doing the mowing relaxing @Former-Member I only have a small backyard so it doesn't take too long but the longer it gets the harder it is to mow. I think it is supposed to rain tomorrow but clear up later in the week so hopefully I will get to it then. My priority today needed to be to look after myself and to do that I needed a rest day. I think I will leave the planning until tomorrow - it shouldn't take too long.

I am going to take meds soon myself so I should have an early night too.

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Good that you’re taking care of yourself @Zoe7

I might pop back later. 😳😩😔💜

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