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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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Morning @Zoe7 @TAB @Former-Member@Appleblossom@Former-Member

I don’t know you @Queenie but Happy Birthday!

I’m feeling flat this morning, perhaps after the day travelling for interviews. I just don’t have drive to do things/have routine & I don’t like being me & being dependent on others for support. I’m going to put washing on now - that’s something I guess.

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You are in good company this morning @Sam3 you are not the only one feeling flat and unmotivated. You had a big day yesterday though so some rest today may be what you need. Job interviews are draining and once that adrenalin rush disipates one often feels flat afterwards. Getting the washing on is a good start. I am thinking of having a sleep and then seeing if I can motivate myself to get out of the house afterwards.

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Hi @Zoe7 @Sam3 and anyone else around.

Well, you can add me to the 'feeling flat' brigade today.

Lack of sleep, lack of motivation, lack of energy. Lots I need to do, but nothing with which to do it with. Flat, empty.

Washing ... Nah! I just made some jelly, with which I will be making a trifle for tomorrow. We have visitors, and they are all coming here tomorrow for lunch, dinner and overnight. I have to get rooms and beds ready. Salads and desserts made.

And all I feel like doing is going back to bed.

Zoe - the womens BBL final is on right now. I will try to use that as motivation to do some more prep work in the kitchen / living room where the TV is. Sydney Sixers are batting first, but a wicket down already.

Sherry

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Welcome to the 'feeling flat' brigade @Former-Member It is an ever growing group today!

You have at least been doing some things.

I forgot the final was on early today - switching over now to watch. Hope your sixers win for you but they have won the last few so if the heat win I wouldn't be disappointed either - hope it is a good game either way.

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Yeh @Sam3
Feeling not reality. But there are times when this is the case.

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Make that three for unmotivated @Zoe7 @Sam3

Let's start a band lol.

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And @Former-Member too lol

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@oceangirl hope you are a bit better today

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So it’s a quartet then! How about a band name like “ Wannabes”? Please explain how “Feelings aren’t reality” helps you if reality is messy & action should be taken but unmotivated etc @MDT ?

Lets find a gentle mid-line today being doing something that may bring pleasure & doing a small task @Zoe7@Former-Member@MDT

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@eth and @CheerBear are feeling much the same so that makes 6 of us - we are working towards an orchestra at this rate lol

@MDT I understand sometimes that we can be so flat that nothing feels real - those are the days I usually hide away and do nothing but get through the day. I do need to get moving though today at some stage as it is supposed to heat up again further into the week and I also hope I have my new school and can get that organised.

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