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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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37 is hot @TAB only mid 20s here and it is very pleasant.

I think going to the drs re your aches is a good idea Mr. Tabby Cat - they have been going on for a while now - it might just need some physio but best you see your dr. Hope it is nothing too major and you get some respite from the aches soon.

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Thankyou @Zoe7 and yes re war wounds I cant fix it. Tried.good that it’s pleasant there. That’s swimming weather in tassie isn’t it 😀anyway next 3 days here 41 42 41 then 37 again lol. Anywhere else theyd called it a heatwave lol

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That's too hot @TAB I would be inside with the air con going full on in that heat. Not warm enough for me to go swimming - needs to be a lot hotter than that. It is good beach walking weather though - if I could be bothered I'd take Toby this afternoon but really not enough energy to do that. I'll finish watching the cricket, go to the shop and then come home to watch more cricket and do some more painting - and that will be enough for me today lol

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Lol am under back veranda in heat trap cos smoking. May mix it up and go from inside to outside to smoke. Telling myself given up New Years Day I used to test myself in SA to wAters tried to swim til April lol. Went numb a few times lol

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I don't make NYE resolutions - no point as I never keep up with what I resolve to do lol

The water is often too cold here to go swimming in unless it is super hot and then I have to stay out of the sun as I burn really quickly as a result of one of my meds @TAB

It would be gorgeous paddling weather this afternoon though - really should have got out and done something but will do that tomorrow.

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Wow @TAB that heat sounds hideous. Good on you for walking in that! Glad you’re getting those aches checked out medically. @Zoe7 I’m a bit intrigued by the peacock painting- is it something you designed? Oil paints? I’ve just been drawing with my 9 yo (yay, a productive activity) & from a guide book we each drew the “elasmosaurus” (ironic given my superpower desire!). Bugger about the neighbor situation in the past @Zoe7 so hope new tenants are better. Another thing I’m curious about (but is none of my business) is the circumstances of living in Warsaw@MDT! @Former-Member I really appreciate your sentiments & honesty - you have indeed already helped thank you. I’m sure I’ll slowly improve ... wait did I really write that?!😱@Former-Member I don’t know much about your situation, but wish you well 🧞‍♀️🧚‍♀️💃🏼

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Me either and its a coincidence re nye so not an issue there @Zoe7 yeah I used to go brown even 10yrs ago think no melatonin left re age ugh

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Neighbors were mine @Sam3 and thanks but it wasn’t so bad I can handle dry heat apparently even without a constant water supply people seem to need to do anything these days 😀 well needed hat and had one. Well done re kids games. Imagination is a gift

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Thanks @Sam3. Good on you for maintaining a positive outlook. Yes, you will improve. 😄

My story is a long one Sam. But in short, I have long term PTSD accompanied with typical OCD and also anxiety and bouts of depression and suicidal thoughts. Im also a carer of a terminally ill husband.

Do you have your own thread yet?

Sherry 💕

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Dumb question but is it possible to see the forum discussion ‘live’ online where updates just appear? Currently I see there’s an email on my iPhone then click that to see discussion but I seem to miss bits in between 😠🤭

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