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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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Need some things checked out too @outlander and we need to do normal tests now we haveincreased one of my night meds so need to go to appointment.

Hey @MDT cold here too.

@Faith-and-Hope Going to have to head to bed. Will check in with you in the morning before I head out to DBT. Hope your evening with your baby dragons is a nice one - especially with the special occasion for one. Love to you all. Goodnight Hon 💐💜😘

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Night @BlueBay
Night @Zoe7
Hope you sleep well tonight!

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Goodnight @Zoe7 @BlueBay ...,, 🦋🐚💤🌷

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Good morning @Zoe7 . I just spotted you out and about already. I realise you have quite a busy day ahead of you today. Including DBT, GP and Presentation later. Hope it all goes well ... I will be thinking of you. Sending a hug to you, and a cuddle to Cat and Toby. My Holly is particularly cuddly now that the nights are considerably cooler these days. Still hoping to get the call up to confirm hubbys hospital admission today. If I havent heard prior, I'm told I need to call bed allocation at the hospital at 11.30am to check a bed is available for him. But I am packed and prepared, as much as I can be, in the meantime. I also have to ring and cancel my psych appointment for this afternoon, if hospital is happening. 😟

Hello to @Faith-and-Hope @MDT @BlueBay @outlander @Former-Member @Shaz51 and all the other thread regulars. Really hope your day offers sunshine, clarity and tranquility. The later of which, mine has been sadly lacking in lately. Well wishes to you all.

Sherry

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Hope today goes well @Zoe7 ❤️

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Thinking of you too @Zoe7 ..... hope it all goes well. Hugs and best wishes for a smooth-transition day ..... 🦋💕

Hi @Former-Member 💜🌺

I hope you hear back about the hospital bed sooner rather than later, and that it is all happening today. It really sucks having to wait with everything stacked up to go. Feeling for you too Hon. Hoping you can find something engaging to do this morning to keep your mind focused on things other than a ticking clock. Got a garden bed to weed ? Holly need a walk ? Do a pencil drawing maybe ?

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I am actually thinking I may not go to DBT today @Former-Member I really don't feel up to it and my GP and the awards ceremony are pretty important for me to attend. It all feels a bit much for me today and sitting for 2 hours in DBT is not something I really feel able to do. I need some more sleep as well and that is probably more important today. I don't have my pdoc appointment today so it is probably a good day to not go as I don't have to cancel that appointment as well.

I really hope you get that call this morning that the bed is available and it all works out for you and hubby. It is super stressful for you both to be waiting like this - I actually find it ridiculous for you that they can't get it together and let you know earlier - the health system is so broken though so it is no wonder you are being messed around

Toby is the same as Holly - super snuggly in the colder weather - he lays on my feet or lap most of the time unless he is spread out on the doona next to me. They are our little babies 🐶

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@BlueBay Hope you have a good day too BB

@Faith-and-Hope As I just said to @Former-Member I am leaning heavily towards not going to DBT - not in the right frame of mind to sit there for 2 hours today - don't think I would have anything to contribute and that makes me feel quite useless - also very tired still so might sleep this morning instead. Do you have much on today?

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@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @eth @BlueBay I have sent off an email to the facilitator to let her know I won't be there today for DBT. I think it is the right decision as I am extremely tired still. I felt like it was a decision about DBT or the awards ceremony today and I have already told the network that I will be at the ceremony ...and feel as one of the panelists I really should be there. It will mean I can sleep more this morning before my GP appointment. This will be only the second session I have missed for over a year of doing DBT so I feel okay about it ...very much putting me first today

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That sounds like some very positive self-care @Zoe7 🌷 Gentley, gentley .....

I have a combination day .... some busy times and some quieter times. Looking forward to lectures this morning though. Art History is always interesting.

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