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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 @Former-Member I see you have met our wonderful @Owlunar - she is a very wise, caring and wonderful person - I have had many conversations over the years with her and she always writes with passion and compassion.

It is very hot here now (outside - inside is keeping the cool air in still) so spending the remainder of the day inside. I have cleaned up a little more and slowly getting through all the stuff on my dining room table (I can see half the table now lol). Most of what is left is school stuff so that will take a bit longer to go through. Unpacked all the groceries and put them away as well - feeling more motivated today to do things but pacing myself as well.

How did you sleep last night?

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Just caught up on the other thread that your sleeping wasn't good @Former-Member Hope you can get through today okay Hon

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Wow. You’ve done alot already @Zoe7 Yes, good idea to pace yourself.

I had a really bad sleep last night.

Lots of panic attacks.

Slow day. Still in pjs. lol

washing on. Not much else yet.

Will shower and see what happens. Probably not much. Darn it.

Will pop on here when I can.

💜🦋☕️

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I'll be around most of the afternoon @Former-Member as I am doing a little at a time then jumping back online - will look out for you across the afternoon though if you need to chat

Hopefully you will feel a little better after a shower - that always makes me feel better for a little while at least. Not having a shower until later myself as I need to bath Toby first and will no doubt get water everywhere lol He is a good boy in the laundry tub but does shake himself in there and the water goes everywhere - luck it is in the laundry and can be cleaned up easily.

The wind is just starting to get stronger here but it doesn't trigger me like it used to - might be a small thing for others but it is huge for me.

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Not bad hanks @Zoe7
Been gym and brunch. Just at home now trying to stay cool

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We have a massive fire burning just west of where my parents live @MDT - they are not in danger at all but the area the fire is in is evacuating - hope everyone in that area gets out quick and they can gain some control over the fire. At last report it was burning out of control and the wind has started to get stronger here - perfect bushfire weather.

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Damn @Zoe7
Hope it goes okay. Are you in a safe place atm?

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Yes we are safe @MDT I am in the city and the fire is further up the valley. There are some kids and families that I taught that live in that area so hoping they are out and safe. Keeping up-to-date on FB as to where people are evacuating to and how it is all going. Last report was that people were evacuating and the fire was out of control. Hoping the wind changes direction and it burns back on itself - seems like the only way it is going to be put out at last report.

Trying to get things done here still while watching what is going on as well.

What are your plans for the afternoon? More job searching or chilling out for a while?

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Gee @Zoe7 that sounds stressful.
Take care my friend and keep me updated.

Yeh pretty much though haven't started on that yet lol

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I am completely safe where I am @MDT - some distance away from the fire but really feeling for all those in that area.

Do you have many jobs to apply for or still searching them out?

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