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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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evening @TAB @Zoe7

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Hi hamso @MDT

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Roof is done except for the flashing that can be put on later @oceangirl Haven't had dinner yet but just going to have some fruit.

@TAB Moving house is a big deal - have you decided yet if you are going to move or are you still just thinking about it?

@MDT Hi buddy - needed a shower and some clean up here. Going to watch the soccer - thank you for reminding me - I would have got to tomorrow still thinking it was the weekend lol

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good evening all @MDT@Zoe7@TAB@oceangirl@Sans911.

Well @TAB it’s well established that moving house is stressful so that’s very normal & you’re in good company!

@Zoe7 I’m in awe of you being such a practical handyperson (a gender neutral term I made up).

@MDT did you cook up a storm tonight. I made Panang chicken with hokkien noodles & all the family found it agreeable enough for a couple to have seconds.

@Sans911 Are you really feeling you’re without emergency support ( well that may be true in Trumpland, Sorry for getting political , but judging by the ‘sans’ bit you might be more familiar with French emergency services?!

I’m playing a Sherlock Holmes board game called 221B Baker Street & just got in trouble for being on my phone!

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I have always been really independent @Sam3 and pretty much taught myself most things. It is something I really enjoy doing too so despite it being a bit harder to do things on my own at the moment (lack of energy and strength from being unwell for so long) I still do most things myself. I rebuilt my fireplace a couple of years ago and that is something I am very proud of. It is no longer a working fireplace but houses all the recorders etc. that are connected to the tv. I built in a shelf which the tv sits on. The surrounding walls still need some plastering and then I can sand it and paint the whole room - I love this stuff

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Re ‘move ‘ yes its a big deal @Zoe7 I cant see where next lot of work coming from here and if anything like last few jobs I’d rather starve I think. Any it’s going to have to happen sometime soon so may as well start preparing. Father’s house interstate is empty but well I could only ask sister who doesn’t talk to me runs the show dunno. Just that am sitting around in this place thru summer no income no work. So why am I here except to pay exorbitant ok cheap but based on house value rent . The landlord must love getting 250 a week for place that wouldn’t sell for $100k and would be on mkt 2-3yrs anyhoo well based on other places within 5 mins walk from here. Anyway maybe could base self at father’s place if still can get work nsw or somewhere ok after it finishes/in between jobs. Sure sister would want rent tho 😬 was thinking about this 2 yrs ago but father was still at home and he cant hold it together around me anymore I’m the devil apparently its all a mess dunno anyway sick of being here

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It does sound like a move is on the cards at some stage @TAB and having that option of your father's house is a consideration ...but I understand there are family dynamics and issues to consider there too. I know you have been less than happy with the work situation and the last couple of jobs you have not liked at all so hoping if you decide to move you can find something you like with nice people to work for. It is a big decision and I am sure you will make the right one for you when you are ready.

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Ho k glad to know Im normal then @Sam3 lol 😬

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@Sam3 - I wasn't sure what you were referring to re: emergency response but after rereading I understand.

That isn't exactly what my user name refers to but there was a time in the last 3 years that emergency support was definitely lacking. The 911refers to my occupation as an emergency nurse, although I'm aware it's American. And I can't explain the Sans, but it's not French.

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I dunno @Zoe7 its not all me , work situation changed to beyond unfavourable . And its tied into mindset that stopped me smoking. Its time for action. Sick of others ridiculous expectations re work etc time to wake up and get the eff away from this place. Not smoking will allow me to only incur minor nett loss by not working still I am running out of moola bla anyway creative Hat 🎩 On tomorrow. No Boundaries. One Goal. Make Me. Better Off. In whatever way... hate asking people but Im not going to die wondering
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