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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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Go @Zoe7
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Hey @MDT How has your day been?

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Bloody warm @Zoe7
But not bad. Looking through LinkedIn for work in the UK. Found a couple of things but then needed a snooze this arvo.
Gonna work on the application for one of them tonight.

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Thanks for that @Zoe7 & would you believe I’ve been for a lovely walk since that post?! You’ve worked so hard for your health @Zoe7 & thank you for sharing some details so there’s context to your achievements. Would love to know how you and @TAB @CheerBear@Former-Member & anyone else avoids comparing themselves unfavourably to others. I’m sick of feeling “less than” & subsequently avoiding trying to do everyday tasks. I know life isn’t a competition but this comparing I do is absurd! Will continue to try to accept things as they are & nonetheless do something rather than nothing. Have you resisted smoking this arvo @TAB? Hello @Maggie pleased to meet you!

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How about you?

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Hey @Sam3

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Waddya mean? My ‘context’? ...and are you cooking an exotic dinner tonight @hamsolo?

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A lot of us find ourselves comparing ourselves to others but in reality it is only us that we need to impress @Sam3 I have come to believe that if I am true to myself then other things will follow - it does take time in most cases but the payoff is worth it. I try to treat others as I would like to be treated and that is with kindness and compassion - but also with truth - I believe that honesty is really important - even if sometimes it is hard to hear or to say ...and being honest with yourself is sometimes the hardest to deal with.

You have taken such a huge step in coming onto the forum and sharing your thoughts with us all and that is admirable. It does take a brave person to put themselves out there for possible jusgement of others but I also hope you are finding this a non-judgemental place. There truly is a wonderful community here and even when you are down on yourself there will be people to walk along with you and help pull you up when you need it. It really is great having your here.

@MDT Mostly slept today - woke with a massive headache but that has nearly completely gone (with the help of meds). Settle in for the evening now with the cricket on and planning on an early night - early appointment with psych so need to be up and about for that. Great job on looking for work already - you are on top of it and I hope you find something quickly. England is a great option for a young man to further their outlook on life as well as experience new things - I hope you find something.

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Im not sure how I resist comparisons to others @Sam3 and no cigs ok been using patches after putting self through first few hours

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Hi @Sam3

I will have to reply another time, sorry. I’m feeling so exhausted today and can’t think straight to concentrate on anything I’m reading and can’t concentrate to answer.

Catch up soon.

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Hi @Zoe7 and everyone. 👋

Catch up soon. 💜💖💜💖💜💖

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