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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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yes I do have enough for longer, although have been avoiding paying rent so once I do that today that will put a hole in things. I havent worked out a budget, I was just winging it, then got a big shock at how much had spent leading up to xmas, which lead to stopping smoking. I dont want to get down to having to work or out on street situation so will have to revisit stuff today. Can still cut down spending even more, been giving self treats, plus have a few things could sell that dont really need. Anyway. Think might try a nap re my recent routine.I applied for a job yesterday, they rang today, but havent got back to me. After checking the weather for next week, ie 40 deg average, with one 45 think better off at home cementing non smoker status. oh. just remembered to ring disablility job network place, think may still be eligible for help well somehow healthcare care is still valid. I checked. if can re register could hit them up for physio bills if nothing else @Zoe7

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Sounds good @Zoe7 positive reinforcement is always good esp when from perhaps unexpected sources re chemist, although some are chatty I guess

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WONDERFUL news @Zoe7. Now everyone agrees what you've known for a while now. You are capable of medicating yourself and keeping yourself safe. Well done little butterfly. Am proud of you.

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Thanks @utopia I think it is wonderful news too - just needed that extra little push to finally say to myself that it is okay now and that I can keep myself safe - getting through the work stuff and christmas/new year was the last step there for me. Seeing the DBT facilitator, pdoc and GP all today and them all saying the same thing was the final tick for me. Now to keep on this track and continual to move forward.

@TAB Just having the physio bills taken care of will help you out a lot - and cutting back on other 'luxuries' for the time being will also help. I tend to buy those little luxuries (like donuts) when I have money but never when I don't - just can't afford them (plus they are not good for my waistline lol)

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nice one @Zoe7

I can see how having control over that small element of your health can really mean a lot. MEdication management is like a fine art I think. I remember when my psychiatrist basically said this and I realised that I was doing okay at that point. But well done and good on you!

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also @TAB

Just another episode of Chronicles, or Von Tabbenstein's villa or even just that the force is with Darth TAB

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also where is @Faith-and-Hope ?

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yes heading for cutbacks here re frivolous spending @Zoe7 just paid a couple weeks rent, have around $4000 left between me and wolf at door, spending seems to have slowed dramatically over last 2 weeks, can slow it down more

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Stopping smoking would help with the finances dramatically @TAB that is next on my things to do after I return to work.

@MDT Faith and Hope is overseas still - another month or so she will be away - missing her terribly but she can still support posts as you did while you were away - so she is still here with us

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.. I got a laugh @MDT and yes.. ok The Ponderosa re house lol yeah got a few decisions to make here.not my strong point, i prefer it when things on autopilot and just seem to happen lol

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