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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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I've had a nice day thanks @Zoe7. Had 3 hours with a support worker - went to water tai chi and then took lunch to the beach. I have her for 5 1/2 hours tomorrow. We're going to use the bus to the psychologist, then back to the local shops, chemist and walk home. Then catch a ferry and have a walk on the other side of the harbour and have a cafe lunch over there. Looking forward to that. Just had a short nap. Not sure if I'm cooking for the clan again tonight or not.

Hi @Snowie and @CheerBear

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hey @Zoe7 productive day today.
Have made up a list of stuff to apply for. Also going to keep at that list tomorrow. Started one today already. Good charity - combines education and international affairs. Don't want to say too much because of anonymity.

But yes. Not bad I think. I was feeling pretty rank this morning too. So that's good.

Nice work on the wall. Funny how making stuff like that can make us feel better about ourselves. Cleaning stuff up also reminds us to get ordered 😛

I am continually impressed by your advances no matter how small.

Go Zo !

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Hopefully it does even out for you. We both know how a slight change to our meds can effect us a lot. @Zoe7

Hi @CheerBear @eth glad you have had a nice day

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That sounds like a lovely day planned for tomorrow @eth

I have GP and pdoc tomorrow but DBT is not on so I have a lot of time to fill in. I will most likely come home and do some more work in the garage.

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Hiya @eth 👋 Great to hear you had a nice day today 🙂

So nice to see you around some more @Snowie. Hope the school holidays are going OK for you and yours ❤

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It seems like you are having a very productive day @MDT Goodluck with the job application - it sounds like something that is right up your alley.

Yes getting things done is such a boost for me at the moment and will make life so much easier when everything is sorted out.

@Snowie I hope both our slight med changes for for both of us - I still find it amazing how something so little can often have such a big impact sometimes though.

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Getting through the school holidays @CheerBear . Hopefully yours are going good too.

Hi @MDT

@Zoe7so do I with my med changes hon. How is that little Toby of yours going? and Cat?

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Both Toby and Cat are well @Snowie Toby has been supervising the building today but being a good boy and staying out of the way when we needed him too as well. My sister calls him my little shadow as well now as he was everywhere I was when he could be. Cat has spent most of the day asleep on my bed - it must have been the coolest room for her today. She is such a little darling and absolutely no trouble at all - so lucky to have both of then 😺🐶😍

How is Izzy? What did you do with her while you were away?

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I am not surprised that Toby is your little shadow @Zoe7 Izzy is good, she too is finding the cool places to be today and sleeping on and off.

We put her in a kennel when we were away.

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Oh I bet she was so excited to see you all when you returned then @Snowie My sister stayed at my place with my babies when I went to Sydney - they both love her so it was good that she did that for me. I do look after her fur babies when she is away so we help each other out there.

I better head off and get some of the cleaning up done then I can begin getting the shelves up. Will check in with you later tonight. Hope you have a good evening - been lovely catching up with you

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