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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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For me it has been having nightmares again @Shaz51 and that has made it super hard. I certainly feel for you being up so many times - it doesn't help us with getting through the day without good sleep.

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I wish I can take the nightmares away for you my darling sister @Zoe7

yes it does make it very tiring through the day and even worse when mr shaz wakes up tired everyday

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Yes I understand that feeling @Shaz51 Still feeling like I have been hit by a bus in the mornings and could quite easily sleep throughout the day. It makes it hard to get any motivation to do anything as well.

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I'm hearing you loud and clear about the broken sleep with nightmares @Zoe7 . I resemble that all the time. Had one that was a doozy a few nights ago. I couldn't shake it all day. I take some of my meds at 7pm and have to have an alarm to take the rest at 9pm. If I take any of them later than usual, say I'm going out for dinner, I am cactus the next morning. A real challenge on the day when my support starts at 8.15 am and I need my brain for bridge by 9.15am but that's nothing compared to you holding down a 5 day a week job. I take my hat off to you!

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I only work 4 days @eth but have DBT on Wednesdays - luckily that doesn't start until 10am so I have a little more time to get myself moving on that day. The other 4 days are a struggle for me though at present. I am really glad it is the weekend so I can catch up on some sleep.

I think you are doing an amazing job with all your commitments - getting out and about is not easy for you but you are doing it and that is so positive. We all have those things we need to do but you are also choosing to do more - and getting out of your comfort zone with it all - so good to see Hon

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Thanks heaps @Zoe7 . Today I applied for something I'm very keen to do. Voluntarily. It will be a challenge waiting to hear about it.

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That is great news @eth I wish you all the luck in the world that you can get to do whatever it is - it is a huge step for you to move outside your comfort zone so much - and to do something you really want to do as a volunteer is awesome ...fingers crossed for you

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I'm crossing everything @Zoe7 ! Hope you have a good sleep tonight and awaken refreshed after a sleep-in tomorrow morning - heaven knows you've earned it.

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Unfortunately Cat won't let me sleep in @eth but I can go back to sleep after feeding her in the morning. I won't be far off bed tonight though - can feel myself getting sleepy already - certainly feeling exhausted enough to sleep soon. Hope you have a good nights sleep too Hon

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Hey @eth @Zoe7
Night to you both
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