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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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These helplines are usually free or the cost of a local call. @Faith-and-Hope @Zoe7 @BlueBay @MDT @Shaz51. I have good internet access at home.

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It is very difficult when you don't have that access to mental health professionals @LFS It is good you have a regular GP though and access crisis lines when you need. We of course are here to chat with also and it is good to see that you are utilising the forum to support you

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Thanks @BryanaCamp It is all coming together in degrees. I do still have in the back of my mind that it will all fall apart but those thoughts are getting less as the weeks go on

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hi @LFS . Good to meet you

Sorry to hear that you're suffering at the moment. Please know that you are not alone. A lot of us here at the forum have probably experienced similar things that are going on for you right now, or at least understand what it feels like. We're here to listen.

How are you feeling tonight, have you had some dinner? what is going on for you right now?

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Some anti-psychotics do that @LFS I take some in the morning and at night also - the ones at night help me to sleep and also reduce the nightmares.

Do you live with your Dad?

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Hi @LFS , that is really hard. Thanks for your reply, it's good to hear from you.

It's very sad that you were over-worked. I have over-worked too and it took a great toll on my mental health. And I got injured. So I have been unemployed for 7 years. I'm on anti-psychotics and find them really helpful, I actually need the sedative effect otherwise I don't sleep at all which is bad for my physical health too. Though sometimes it is hard to get moving in the morning.

I'm really sorry you've had such pressure form your dad, it's unfair. It's so isolating when family don't understand that we have limited capacity. There is no way I could work more than two or three days a week and no-one in my family understands that.

I understand that you feel poorly right now but there is always hope. Even though it doesn't feel like it now, I'm sure that you will be able to slowly feel better. I was very mentally unwell for 7 years so I understand how tough it can be.

Are you linked in with a psychiatrist or finding meds helpful at the moment?

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Not too bad, having some tea now and watching tv @BryanaCamp

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Not too bad, having some tea now and watching tv. @BryanaCamp

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All this isn’t new to me, I’ve had these severe mental illnesses since early 2008. My GP refers me to a psychiatrist when needed. I have a appointment with a psychiatrist next month. My condition is okay and medication seems to be working. My mental illnesses make me more susceptible to stress and being quite vulnerable and taken adavantage of. @BryanaCamp @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @BlueBay @MDT

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I live with my Mum and Dad. I have a caravan I can stay in if I need to. @Zoe7 @BryanaCamp @Faith-and-Hope @BlueBay @MDT

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