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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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be back on NYE and day-- that will be great @SleepyPanda

Party time @Zoe7

Hello @BlueBay, @MDT, @Former-Member

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Yes party time again @Shaz51 I'll see if our wonderful co-conspirator @CheerBear is up to helping out with the food this year I'll switch to the SPP thread later in the week and we can orgnaise it from there. Will definitely need your help to tag in people from the Carer's side too my sister

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Hello my sis @Shaz51 how was your day today? Hiw is hubby and your mum? Xxoo

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ok my sister @Zoe7 , tag me and I will be there xoxo

Hello @BlueBay my sister , big day but good day xxx

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Lovely @Shaz51 and will do - let's make it a big one for all of us this year - we haven't had a party for a while so this could be a big one lol

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I used to get annoyed at myself often for not doing what I said I would @BlueBay until I realised I had to be more lenient with myself. That's what led to the change in my attitude for the better. Could you perhaps try something like that?

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That sounds great @Zoe7 I hope you enjoyed the day

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Yo 😎 @Shaz51

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I did enjoy the day @MDT We had pancakes by the pond and it was a beautiful day here. My Mum seemed to enjoy the time with my sister and I so that is what was important. Tomorrow will likely be a rest day for me - with a trip to the beach with Tby if I have the energy. How long are you in Melbourne for?

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I’ve been told by my psychologist and doctor thst I’m too hard on myself. I put too much pressure on myself. I need to not be so hard. Maybe I shouldn’t set too many expectations snd just go eith the flow. @MDT

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