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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 an apt to go to but I'll be back later ....

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@utopia I hope the auction and party goes well for bluebay and you all. I don't think I can do it - still a bit upset about the other day. Probably wouldn't bother me if I didn't feel so bad.

Your work sounds soooooo boring - I hate the paperwork (the part of teaching I hate because it takes us away from working with and for the kids) - and my Dad used to bring me into his business to clean up everyone's messes and I hated it - he only did it because he needed it to be done right and he didn't trust anyone else to do it thoroughly and correctly.

How are your dying plants going - still on life support or just needing oxygen now?

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@Zoe7. I also have to go to the chemist tomorrow. I ran out of one of my meds a few days ago. It's okay. It's not my antidepressant. It's my blood thinner. And a few days won't do much. I have to book an ultrasound soon & see if the blood clot/s have gone. I hope so. Been over a year - actually 1 & 1/2 years since I broke my leg and got blood clots. The broken bone healed really well. But the muscles / tendons in my foot and ankle still play up and cause pain. The foot has been swelling up the last few days. Kicked my sandals off at work today - as my sandal was getting too tight with my swollen foot. Not a big problem. More annoying than anything.

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@Zoe7. I haven't checked the plants today. But tomorrow I'll be giving them some Seasol. Seems to be a miracle cure. So fingers crossed.
Don't worry about tomorrow's party. If you make it - good. If you don't - it doesn't matter. I'll let you know what happens. And there is bound to be another party here on the forum -ssometimes soon. There is always something to celebrate or someone to distract. I missed the New Years Eve Party here. I heard it was great.
But I did go to tab's birthday party in the beer garden. That was an impromptu over the top, great relaxing day and night. I really felt like I had been to an actual party. And better than a real party - that one had the coolest people there. Including me. Lol

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@utopia The NYE party was great - laughed until I cried. The best night I'd had for a long, long time. Wish you had been there Now I just feel incredibly sad when I think back on that night. So much has happened since. I don't want to upset anyone about what happened the other day on here (because it didn't involve any forum members) but I really felt like I had been completely excluded when I was trying to organise something on here - so anything to do with any form of party now just upsets me. That is why I think I will stay out of it tomorrow because you guys need to help Bluebay get through the day and she is so excited about having you all around for a party!!!

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In the waiting room at my apt @Zoe7 .... warm sunshine here today and 15deg.

There is an empty shop next door, with a small window pane broken in the back of the shop .... it's a small shop so you can see right back to the small window next to a back door.

Sitting in the shop front window is a cat ... a medium sized tabby cat ... enjoying lounging on the tiled floor in the winter sun ....

We were here two years ago. It was there then. Wonder what the real estate is worth .... and this beautiful cat has a beautiful home in the winter sun .....

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I hear you @Zoe7

It is really hard going for you atm - and I feel for you

I'm so glad your GP is taking such care of you - that's more than usual -

And I am glad you are keeping in touch too -

Dec

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@Zoe7. My post didn't go through thst I sent. Bugger! I'll try and remember what I wrote.
I don't know what you are referring too with regards to trying to organise something here. But I do know that feeling.. where you feel your contribution is ignored or you are pushed to the side. Our life experiences can dictate how we react to things. So what may be considered small or inconsequential to some - could be triggering to others. And you never know what could be triggering. And some people don't think. Plain and simple.
You can test a theory of mine. Best in a crowded space I think. But just mention the word spider or nits and watch how people react. Seriously.
If you say nits in a crowded room or train - watch as people start scratching - as they slowly start moving away from you. It's hilarious to watch. And it's a great party trick fir when you need more space around you. For better results - start scratching your head when you say nits. Or when yiu mention spiders - pretend you are trying to remove a spider web from your face and head.
I know. I have a terrible sense of what's funny!!! Or entertaining! !!!

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@Faith-and-Hope I can imagine that empty shop with the tabby cat sleepy inside basking in the sun. Thankyou for that peaceful image

@Decadian I am so sorry I seem to keep forgetting to tag you when I post to a few people together - I remember people I have inadvertently left off after and feel terrible - I just can't seem to get it together! Keeping in touch here is all that is keeping me going at the moment. Not good company or any support for anyone else but I really need to stay connected to people rather than being home sitting on my own - I can't physically go out or see people so here is all I've got to keep me going for now.

How are you doing?

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Sorry @Zoe7. My post was not calming in any sense of the word. Spiders and nits. What was I thinking of?
I'll try again.
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