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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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Hi @oceangirl im so glad your day was better. Do you really love the ocean?!

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Ha ha @TAB re Gawd u must be old then @Sherry jk soz re ‘the Nam’ 😸 I was in army 1980-83 most people with rank were vets then

Yeah I guess I am old. 😊 I will turn 60 in May this year. I am feeling my age too, every day of it. I am my husbands second wife however, and am 11 years younger than he is. Did you enjoy being in the Army? Yes my husband had 'rank' too, he did 20 years service in the Navy. You have done a lot over the years TAB, and plenty of variety. Good on you.

Hi @Zoe7. Did you enjoy the tennis last night? I was happy to see Osaka win the ladies singles Championship. Also thrilled to hear that Alcott has again won the mens wheelchair comp this year.

Morning @CheerBear @oceangirl and @Sam3. Hope you all have a nice productive Sunday.

I need to get cracking, as visitors will be arriving soon. I need to get hubby up, breakfasted and medicated earlier than usual. He wont like it. I may not get much chance to talk today until this evening. Will try ...

Sherry 💕

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Morning @Former-Member 🙂 It's funny when we hear the age of people here and it's not what we expect! I've just had that with you (hope that's OK to say!).

Hope you go well with your visitors today. From what I've caught it sounds like you're well prepared.

How's things for you this morning @Zoe7?

Morning also to @Sam3, @Shaz51, @MDT, @oceangirl, @Former-Member (I went to reply to a post yesterday but couldn't find the right time - 💗 to you), @TAB and all.

Hope the morning starts well for everyone.

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Morning @CheerBear. Not sure what to make of that comment? 🤣 Can I subtly ask you what you thought my age would be - eg really old or something? Yeah it will be nice to catch up with the step-family today and tomorrow. Busy though, so I need to head off. Yes as well prepared as I can be. Always more to do on the day though, of course.

Sherry

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I thought early 40's maybe @Former-Member. I'm not sure why but I think sometimes we make up an idea of people here in our heads. For me that's often a version of someone I know in not-forum life who someone in-forum life reminds me of maybe 🤔

Hope there is some down time in the busy of today for you. Sounds like you do so much for other people ❤

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Goodluck with your day today @Former-Member I'm sure you have a lot to do and it will be a very busy day for you but hope you find some enjoyment in the day also.

The match last night was a good one. I didn't care who won it - I like both players. I couldn't stay awake for the mixed doubles but recorded it to watch this morning - a shame the Australians didn;t win but they did well to even make the final. Yes Alcott winning again was great - he is great for the sport.

@CheerBear I am doing okay this morning - a bit tired still and unmotivated to get up and do anything but will head out to the shop and chemist soon so that is ll done early.

I saw that you were up at silly o'clock yourself after waking a bazillion times - that is not good Hon - hope today is oky for you despite the not-great night.

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was being flippant re age @Former-Member .. meant Im 57 this year and I was in primary school during vietnam um I liked going out bush and mates, and job that I did, just not the military stuff lol, I should never have done it, thought had few other options

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Gday all

@oceangirl yeh not bad thanks. Had a nice Aus day yesterday.

@CheerBear @Zoe7 @TAB @Former-Member @Sam3
And others. Hope you're all okay today

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Hey @MDT hope your night was ok and you have a good day

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Hi all @MDT@Zoe7@TAB@CheerBear@Former-Member

Nice to read your morning greetings. Enjoy your family time @Former-Member - there’s a similar age difference between my husband & me, by the way. I’m feeling overwhelmed by my negative thoughts at present. I need some structure & drive to my day but can’t be bothered mustering it. This afternoon we are meeting friends at the beach, one of whom has been overseas for the last month. I just don’t seem to really care about anything & I’m not sure why (other than that being a symptom of depression). On the positive, it’s magnificent weather here 😄

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