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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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@Zoe7 it was alright.. I got home pretty late which meant a late night and I would have definitely preferred an early night.. I didn’t get a lot of sleep like I wanted.
How was your night/sleep?

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Good morning to you too @Zoe7 and thanks so much, it's really lovely of you to say that about me. Heartwarming actually, I dont get a lot of compliments, so its nice to get them when I do, especially from someone whose opinion I value. Gives me the warm and fuzzies, during a time I am otherwise not doing too good.

Good morning also to @Faith-and-Hope ... I just grit my teeth and cringe every time I hear about what you go through on a daily basis with your Mr. My (lack of) patience would never permit me to put up with all that you do. I'm sorry that its all so hard, but at least your baby dragons have you and as a result they will be just fine.

@Former-Member Always here to listen, any time you need a sympathetic ear. Please do not hesitate to check in.

@Boonana Good morning. I hope you slept okay and managed to keep your SI and SH urges under control. As @Faith-and-Hope mentioned last night ... if you dont already have one of the help lines set in your phone, it would be a great idea to do so. Thats what they are there for, to talk to when we are in crisis. For your future information if needed, here are a couple more help lines you may like to try. Faith and Hope gave you one already, so I wont repeat that one.

There is the Kids Helpline (for 5-25 year olds) on 1800 551 800; Lifeline on 13 11 14; and the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. All are very good, and if you look them up on the internet I think most of them also have an 'on-line chat service' if that is your preferred option. So got that over and done with ... do you have plans for today? Are you comfortable in telling me if you are still at school, perhaps year 12? If you are at school, you may also have an option of talking to a school counsellor about your thoughts and feelings.

Sherry 🌸

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@Faith-and-Hope yea I did get it from bananas 🍌 🐒

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I slept a little longer last night than I have been @Boonana Woke to find Cat purring at my side and wanting cuddles so that was super nice. Really need a little more sleep though - so will probably have a nap this morning. Was going to curl up on the couch earlier but Toby has taken over the couch and of course I don't want to move him lol

Do you go back to your Mum's today?

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@Former-Member You are a real gem Hon and I super value your opinions/contributions here on the forum. Every post has both heart and wisdom in it and you are very much valued here

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Hey @Former-Member
I have used all of those and I have a regular counsellor at kids helpline. I am at school- I was seeing a school counsellor but find it hard to be open when I can actually see then and that’s why I prefer online. I haven’t been back to her in a bit over a month. She went on leave and then when she came back I decided that I was kinda wasting her time because I found it hard to talk to her. Also it was really embarrassing that I had to miss classes then come back to people asking where I’ve been. I don’t tell anyone about my mental health problems.. I’m ashamed of them.

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I have not been here long but @Former-Member I completely agree with @Zoe7!

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That’s good that you slept more last night @Zoe7! I’m sorry it wasn’t as much as you wanted though.. naps sound like a good idea!
Waking up to pets is such a good feeling hey.
Haha when Eddie’s on the couch I just snuggle with him 😛 he’s always so warm!

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Oops I forgot to answer your question @Zoe7! Yea I’m back at my mums this afternoon.

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@Former-Member @Boonana @Faith-and-Hope and @Former-Member Just for all of you...

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