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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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Hi all @Former-Member @CheerBear @Zoe7 @TAB @MDT and anyone reading.

Washing on. Lying down again. Trying to get motivated. Listened to a few positive motivational utubes. Now to get into action. Umm! ??

Will pop on when I can.

💜💖

☕️

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Yes feeling a bit like that today @Sam3 I know there are things I need to do but can't get the motivation or energy to do them. There is not even anything on tv I feel like watching - and feeling like going back to bed would be a good option but it is very windy here and I hate the wind ...all a bit too much today but I will get by - nothing else I can do really but ride it out until I get myself moving to do at least one thing today. SOme days are just like that and instead of putting too much pressure on uorselves it is okay to say - today is a rest day and that is okay.

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It seems like a 'blah' day for most of us on this thread today @Former-Member @Sam3 @TAB @Former-Member - I am not putting any pressure on myself to get things done - often that is when I do find the motivation to get moving but if I don't then that is okay too

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Hi @Sam3 👋🌷🌸🌺

Deep breathing relaxation helps at times. I do it every day, but still struggle with energy. Deep breathing definitely worth it and meditating. Listening to positive motivation utubes

It takes effort, but I’m see results slowly.

Back later. ☕️

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Yeah weather outside just beautiful sunny, cool breeze balmy but cool . Just a complete loose end here @Zoe7 would go for a walk if someone suggested it and came with me thought before. But me is just watching cartoons and kids shows lol

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Thanks @Former-Member will continue to do deep breathing but don’t have much concentration for meditation. I hope you slept ok & feel a bit rested? TEDx videos can be helpful too. Good on you for making the effort to take charge of your health despite feeling low energy.

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GO FOR A WALK @TAB (is that loud enough a suggestion to get across the Nullabour?)

Me - stuck on the couch chatting here and enjoying the rest time with Toby close by. Might check the washing on the line soon - my guess is that it is dry by now in the wind and warmer air.

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Can relate to that @Sam3 I don’t feel bad emotionally today just no inclination or ability it seems to do anything. Well , had a fritz cheese tom sauce sandwich for breakfast that was nice . And hot bath followed by a cold shower lol. I’m so living Life 😀 ..lol yes have been put to shame by way older people physically ok motivationally before. My outdoors today is back verandah. Try that maybe? Anyway seeing others can be a catalyst to do something.

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Hi @Former-Member 😸 yeah no motivation here lol even turning YouTube on too hard atm. Well done for trying. Take it Easy 😀

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Blah @Zoe7 sorta describes it lol gave me a smile reading that 😀
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