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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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well i dont feel that funny anymore maybe @MDT ok thanks gotta run

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@Former-Member hey Hon - didn't want to take over that other thread so answering here.

I slept for 6 hours again last night but didn't wake up during the night so that is progress. Also no unwanted dreams so added bonus. Haven't been as tired the last 2 mornings either so maybe it is all evening out a little. Will continue to monitor how I am going over the next few days and if it stays as it is then it ciuld work out okay. I will talkto my pdoc next Wednesday though and see what she thinks. 6 hours straight through is good and if I can function on that then that is okay - I guess going back to work will be a big test and maybe that will help me sleep longer as well.

How did the driving lesson go today?

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Lucky I noticed your message just now @Zoe7 I missed your notification. That’s good re sleeping six hours straight. I hope you can either manage on that amount, or hopefully be able to sleep more. Mine is broken sleep every night. Hmm driving lesson. 😫 prn didn’t work as well today, so I feel shattered now. So exhausting being so anxious even with prn. Usually I’m ok. I guess because it’s been a huge week, I’m feeling it today.

Her driving is ok, it’s just me that’s not ok, lol. It’s scary.

Back later if I can. Gotta go. 💜💖

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I used to only get between 3 and 5 hours sleep maximum for many years @Former-Member - which probably also helped me get really sick - so whilst 6 is good I would prefer another hour or 2. I suspect once I get back to work I will get more sleep because I will be so physically and mentally tired - hope so anyway and also hoping work is not too much for me. I suppose that is all conhecture at the moment as I don't even have a school yet

I have already taken meds but it is still so hot here it may be difficult to sleep even with meds. Will likely be a couple of hours until they kick in though - that is about how long it is taking these days.

It seems like your D is doing okay with the driving - it super sucks though that the prn didn't help you today. You have had a huge week with lots going on so you may be right it was more exhaustion today that affected you - that happens when we are that tired - everything becomes even more of an effort.

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Sleep makes so much difference @Zoe7

I think gradually it will improve for you. I hope you find out re school soon. School starts back next week here. I’m so glad I don’t have to deal with that anymore.

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I hope it does improve slightly at least @Former-Member We don't start back until a week later but it is still cutting it fine with me finding out about which school I will be at. Hoping to hear Tuesday as Monday is a public holiday.

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How did Herr @TAB go at the doctor’s today? 😸🎩

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I can imagine @Zoe7 like you, I like to know in advance, so I can prepare

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If I at least knew the grade I could start preparing for that @Former-Member.

I might need to head off soon - starting to get tired here. How is your evening going?

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Feel more relaxed with a scotch @Zoe7 On my own tonight.

I hope you sleep well tonight

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