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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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Good arvo/night @TAB
Lots happening in the city.
Hot though... Easy day today methinks.

How's it going on your end?

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ok ..sounds ..good ? @MDT um usual muddle here, telling self dont forget to put bins out tonight, wondering about new career , moving etc, Have work wednesday, should double check ..anyway nothing bad nothing good, guess, but needing to get things moving here

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May the force be with you @TAB
You are a good man

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@Sam3
Perhaps save the structure and drive for Tuesday? When the long weekend is over. Maybe think ahead today about how you could tmdo this?

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I dont feel so 'good' @MDT but thanks I guess and yes the Force etc just having breakfast here ok leftovers yum think today is indoors day .. already got half an ep of penguins of madagascar in lol just saw a clip from world economic forum with Bono saying Capitalism is evil and some black guy complaining about lack of open borders for economic refugees interesting times

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It's funny when we hear the age of people here and it's not what we expect!-- it is @CheerBear, @Zoe7, @TAB, @MDT, @Sam3, @Former-Member, @oceangirl

as @MDT and @Jupiter are the same age

and I am 2 years younger than @TAB

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Thanks a lot @MDT. Structure on Tuesday will be ok because I’m working & when I get home I could maybe go for a walk & play a game with the kids. Oh @MDT I can’t decide about having 1 or 2 weeks off before starting the new job - they’ve kindly given me a choice of the start date. My main concern is I ruminate without externally imposed structure. If I could stop that or work around that I would be well. The new job will initially be demanding & at a different Facility 40 minutes away. Thinking I should maybe do the different facility for only 1 week (4 work days) rather than 2 weeks but if I choose 2 weeks at home I will probably find it hard to “fight the demons”. Another factor is a potential medication change & thinking that might be best to occur during those 2 weeks ( will know about that after Friday’s psych appt). I suppose I could plan to visit a few people (even overnight maybe) but I’m not great driving or being alone because of my ruminative brain. Any insights?

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So @Shaz51 your moniker is a misnomer - doesn’t that make you around 55 not 51?!

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ha ha @Sam3, I came on the forum when I was 51 and I am going to be 55 this year

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Open borders is a noble idea but can't be executed well @TAB
Too much idealism methinks
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