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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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Hi @Sans911 , @Former-Member 👋🏻

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Your appointment seems to have come at the best time for you then @Teej Major life decisions are hard enough let alone dealing with them with mental health issues as well as the fear that anything shared here could jeopardise your anonymity.

Use us here as a support rather than a sounding board if that is what you need Hon. Just having people around that can share time with you is sometimes all that we need and can achieve.

I will go searching for your big girl pants ...unfortunately they won't be in my house as most things are too small for me these days ...maybe google has them....

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That’s gorgeous @Zoe7. Haven’t seen those ones before. They might fit me. 😊. I’ve been blessed with really good support from both my psychiatrist and therapist of late. My psych has squeezed me in weekly and I’ve seen my therapist weekly. They are holding me up a bit like yours did. I’m at a cross road for lots of things in my life. It’s had me doing this lots.

I find that’s a relatively safe place for me 😳

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I know things aren't so good right now @Teej but I really miss you ☹️

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Stop turning things around back to me @Zoe7. I'm blushing here 😊and this isn't about me! It's about YOU! LOL!

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Thanks @Sans911 🙏. I’m hoping to come back more again but just now there is lots happening. I miss you guys too.

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haha @Teej I love that elephant image - it says it all really I am so pleased you have that wonderful support finally Hon - it makes so much difference when we can regularly access that kind of continued support and know that whatever happens there are people in our corner. I know how amazing my supports have been and if you have had even a little bit of the same I know how much difference it can make in us coping just that little bit better.

Being at he crossroads means making hard decisions so having those people there to help you navigate all that is so important. I really am pleased you have found that ongoing support Teej

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@Sans911 I could ditto @Zoe7 post to you. It is really a blessing to see how you’ve tackled staying in the world and contributing to so much. I’m often in awe too of all the volunteering and support you give. Blush some more 😘💜🤗

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In a way it is about all of us @Sans911 It is the community that has helped me get to where I am currently and that cannot be understated ...and you have been an integral part of that also. We learn and grow from each other in our shared experiences and support - it is a unique place we have here and everyone we come across or interact with gives us something new and different ...and through that we are all touched by the strength of others.

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Me too with the support @Zoe7 . It’s been a life saver for me. I feel like you said. I finally have a team working somewhat together and being the support I needed. It took many years but I’m grateful for it now. Having a psych who gets you and has your back is so helpful.

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