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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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Goodnight @Former-Member I hope you sleep OK.

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Hi everyone.

Quiet day at home. Catching up on washing etc. Still need to empty my suitcase.

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Hi my sweet @Former-Member - the suitcase can wait Hon but it seems like you are a bit better today and that is a great thing. I know that doesn't mean you are okay but just doing the washing shows that you are able to do a little and that is always good. I have been painting this afternoon - getting the background of my peacock painting done first in acrylics and then will do the peacock itself in oils. It is a slow process but one I enjoy. I got asked to go out tonight fishing with my sister's partner's family but I think I will stay home and paint. I will likely see them all tomorrow before they go back to Melbourne so that will be enough. Do you have any plans over the next few days?

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Haha, yes, the suitcase can wait. I put the clothes I’ve washed in there too. 😂 I’m ok packing, but slow unpacking. At least I’ve mostly caught up on washing everything.

Nice clean sheets on my bed too. I love getting into bed with clean sheets.

Managed to eat a healthy meal. Haven’t cooked much lately at all.

Thats so good that you are enjoying painting your peacock 🦚

I’d love to see the end result.

I need a cuppa, but D’s having a nap. I don’t want to make any noise.

My plans are, getting through each day the best I can. No plans.

I know I really need to get out of the house, see how I go.

Its so incredibly busy here during the holiday season. I try and avoid going anywhere.

Slow typing on my phone. Should get my laptop out.

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Whoops! Forgot to tag @Zoe7 🦋 ^

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Hi @@Former-Member How’s your day? No need to answer if you don’t feel up to it. 💜👋

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I'll post the peacock painting when I finish it @Former-Member This one is for me so it won't be seen outside of my place. It will take a couple of months at least as I am using both acrylics and oils - and oils take lot longer to dry so the process takes longer. I am currently doing the background and that needs to be done in stages also.

I love a nice fresh bed to jump into also - which reminds me I really should change my bed too - maybe tomorrow as it is supposed to be a nice day here and the sheets will dry quickly.

Toby also needs a bath but that can wait until the weekend.

I think you have achieved a lot today - maybe try to get out of the house tomorrow.

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Hi @Former-Member

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Look forward to seeing it

Yes, tomorrow I have to go out. Just remembered I have to go with D to doctor for test results. And get my test results too. Joy joy joy.

An outing to the doctor. 😬🙃

@Zoe7

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Hi @CheerBear I see you 👀

Hope you’re ok. 👋💜😘🌷☕️

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