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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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No need to be sorry Hon - rest up and catch up when you can - you are the most important person to look after first @Former-Member We will be here when you can join us

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@Former-Member @eth @TAB @Sam3 @MDT @Former-Member Cleaned up in the garage, moved some things to get out my saw and measured each of the supports and all the lengths for the sheets I need for tomorrow. Now all I need to do is cut the supports and screw them in then I can cut the sheets and get them up. I might get more done tomorrow than I planned if I can get stuck into it early tomorrow. Going to watch the cricket tonight and try for that early night again. Will take meds earlier tonight and see how that goes.

Hope everyone has had an okay day and is now settling into a quiet night.

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Thanks @Zoe7
Had a good one here. Just enjoying the arvo.
Tomorrow I can start job search for UK.
Including the visa process.

Here's to moving onwards 🥂

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Yes onwards and upwards @MDT I am feeling like I have done a lot today and that certainly has needed the motivation to do it. I have everything sorted to begin again tomorrow but hoping to begin earlier so I can also enjoy the tennis when it comes on.

It is good you have had an easy day today - you needed that break from thinking about job applications etc. so much. Balance is essential and you seem to be getting that right more often now as I am. It is easier though when we are not dwelling on things or thinking we should be doing more - yesterday I started to think that but knew I was too tired to do what I needed to so I pretty much wrote the day off - with some tennis and cricket watching thrown in too.

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You have done alot @Zoe7

Well done.

I feel a little more relaxed now. Had coffee and turkey sandwich with avacado cucumber and cranberry sauce. Yum

are you feeling exhausted or ok after your busy day

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Balance indeed @Zoe7
When I caught up with my friend for coffee she said I looked thinner. So I take that as a sign I should hit the gym more regularly while I'm going through this job search process. That will balance out sitting down and exercising too. Hopefully helping with my cognition too.

Either way. It's something.

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I am okay but still hoping for an early night @Former-Member I was feeling really tired earlier but that could have been being out in the hot garage. Now that I have cooled off more I could do more - shame it is too late.

It sounds like you are feeling more relaxed now too - I am having fruit again for dinner - cooked some pasta and tuna for lunch so can't be bothered cooking again tonight.

Do you have any plans for tomorrow?

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I don’t plan ahead much these days. Take each day as it comes.

I do have to go back to chemist. They made ANOTHER mistake. Wrong brand sleep med. I explained exactly which one. And was ckear, because of past mistakes. Hmm did it again. I rang and complained lol. Usually I can’t be bothered. But was annoyed it happened again.

I signed up for a week at gym. Hoping to get there tomorrow.

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That does seem like a better balance @MDT but also remember to do things for yourself - play a game, go for a swim, read a little etc. - doesn't have to be for long but enough to change your focus and give yourself a break.

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@Zoe7 Above msg 😊

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