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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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Thank you @Former-Member Awful nightmares myself this week so very much know how you feel re exhaustion and bad nights. I know I will be awake for sometime yet as I ave slept most of the day - but that is okay because I needed it and may be able to get some things done tonight.

We did not have the same weather as you guys copped on the mainland so I am glad it has passed for you now. They can be super scary when the wind is high as well.

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Yes, the storms can get pretty bad @Zoe7 sorry you're having nightmares too. I'm tired of being awakened by the feeling that someone is going to attack me. Anyway, enough of that.

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Yeah @Former-Member very much get that too Having similar nightmares 😥

Waiting here for Cat to come inside so I can snuggle on the couch with Tobes. It is a quite mild night again so she is enjoying her time outside ....asleep in the kennel If she is not in soon I will have to go out and get her - which she will be annoyed about but will soon settle into her room for the evening then. Tobes is already sound asleep on the doona but he will move if I do too.

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Enjoy your snuggle with Tobes @Zoe7

Hurry up Cat lol.
Cats are so independent. Let's hope for a good sleep. 🥰

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They are @Former-Member but time for her to come in. I will say goodnight for now Hon. Going to bring her in and see if I can sleep. I hope you can have a nightmare free night

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Night night @Zoe7 yes, sleep well 🥰

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Just saw little Cat in the box super dooper cute!!!!!!

@Zoe7

Hoping you were able to get some sleep last night? Interesting night here but that's another story. Love and hugs always 💞

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Unfortunately not much sleep @Anastasia but need to continue to push through today without any more. I have done the shopping I needed to do and have sprayed all the kids work I have so a little of what I needed to do is done. If I can get the next stage of organising that work finished then I can tackle the rest a bit at a time during the week. Still have the planning for this week and work for the class to organise as well as things needed for our meeting tomorrow after school. I was hoping to get into the garden a bit over this weekend but with sleeping nearly all day yesterday (losing a day) it won't happen. Completely overwhelmed at present but have to continue to get things done as I can.

You had an interesting night - what happened?

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Sorry to hear you didn't get much sleep @Zoe7

Hoping you are getting through what you needed to.

Lots of love and hugs hon 💕💕

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The next step with the kids work is a very slow process @Snowie so whilst I am getting there it will take time - and I need breaks because I can't do it continuously with my hand still healing. I have set everything up on a big fold up table though in the loungeroom so have the tv on in the background for added distraction.

How is your day going?

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