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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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@Boonana Just getting back to your earlier email sorry for the delay. Breakfast today was poached eggs on toast and a pot of tea. Oh I am very envious of you being able to walk to the beach. Our nearest beach access is about a half hour drive away. Havent got there in ages. Holly loves it there, so I should make more of an effort to go.

I like mystery type movies mostly, but dont mind an occasional horror movie. I like to listen to music too. Do you have a favourite musician or singer? My go-to tend to be 1960s and 1970s hits, but I like a lot of the more modern stuff too. Just not into rap or heavy metal types.

Hubby remains unwell, he has a terminal cancer diagnosis (in remission) plus an incurable neurological condition (parkinsons). So he is never well. But he currently has what looks like a potentially serious acute brain inflamation, which is causing additional problems. We are waiting on a call from the city hospital to advise when a bed is available for him so a specialist can do tests and treat him.

Right, Im off again now. Hubby back in bed again, so I can head into town to get food supplies and scrips for hubby.

Hope you and Eddie enjoy your beach run this arvo.

Sherry

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Sorry @Former-Member
I couldn’t reply earlier.. I’ve been unwell.
I’m so sorry to hear about your hubby.. that is horrible!
I don’t have a favourite singer.. I go with the top hits!

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Hi @Zoe7 @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @Boonana

I hope there has been some good in your days

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Been updating @Faith-and-Hope on Far and Away as my afternoon has progressed @Snowie. Finally cut Toby's hair, vacuumed, cleaned the kitchen and watched a shw on tv to relax. So it has been a good afternoon - pleased to have some of those things finally done. Have DBT tomorrow then will try to mow the backyard afterwards if I am feeling okay. This module is the hardest and usually brings up a lot (and no pdoc until next week) so will see how I feel.

How has your day been?

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I ended up with a 5km walk in there after going to do the mailing, then walking a bit further to catch up with the kids, and then back home ..... now back to my sculpture work @Snowie @Zoe7

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That is a lot of walking for today @Faith-and-Hope 😮 I won't start the papier mache tonight but at least it is clean enough to get the plastic cover tomorrow and get started probably tomorrow night. It is supposed to rain late tomorrow so need to try to get the mowing done before that happens then I can start on the echidna later. I can rip up some paper tonight to get ready for it though - so might do that after dinner.

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You have accomplished a lot today @Zoe7 , well done hon.

Hope you had a nice walk @Faith-and-Hope. The sculpture work sounds like fun.

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@Faith-and-Hope @Zoe7 @Snowie @Boonana @Former-Member hi all you seem to have busy days I went out to lunch with the family had Chinese yummy

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I did eventually @Snowie Forgot my meds this morning and felt sick after I had lunch so the day was a bit up and down - but I got a lot done once I got stuck into it. One of my meds is for my tummy so once that kicked in I felt a little better. Getting up super early throws my routine out - I usually have my meds as soon as I get up but it was too early this morning then I forgot when I fed my babies.

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Lovely to have a nice lunch @Pepsimax and some good company along with it

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