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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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@Zoe7. I can imagine you would be tired. You've gone through a lot this week. All that adrenalin going through your body would make you exhausted.
Yay I won!!! I'm happy with the prize.
My boy is sick today. He's been feeling off since yesterday morning. But the virus he has picked up and just floored him.
It's athletic day at school and he tried to sit up in bed to get going. But he didn't have the energy. Poor little rug rat. And he loves sport.
I'll go to the shops soon and get him some juice and some more pain meds for fever etc.
And I'll talk to you later.
I'm so happy you are feeling better today. Lots of hugs. ♥♥♥♥♥

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I'll try and fill you in later on everything that happened yesterday @utopia - it was a really big day all around!!!

Hope your boy doesn't 'suffer' too much with this virus - a real shame about the athletic's day

So happy to hear you feeling so good today

Catch ya later my friend

Zoer

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@Zoe7. ♥♥♥

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Are you ready @utopia... there is a lot!!!

So it has been a REALLY long, tough week. There has been the uncomfortable feeling about being on the forum at all alongside all my normal day-to-day struggles. I think that has been addressed now somewhat and I am feeling a little safer in being here.

Two reasons for this - Firstly: knowing in more detail how the situation has been dealt with and I am very comfortable in the processes and the way this has been handled with everyone involved.

Secondly: asking for the support when needed, before things got too out of control for me last night, was a major step forward - along with actually saying what I needed to help me through - two breakthoughs!

The contents of the 'situation' is still an ongoing issue for me - and that is something I will need to work through on my own - not really something anyone can help me with as the specfic details need to be kept out of the forum. This isa tough one for me but I'll just add it to all the other shite I am dealing with.

That intense and distressing session I had a few weeks back has really 'hung' around in me for a long time. Every day since has been a real struggle to stay 'here'. It is a very good thing that we have the plans in place that we do because they have helped me get through each day - and some days I have barely made it. Since the 'situation' arose last week - this has got harder and harder - to the point where I didn't even want to think about my fur babies - that is when I know I am in real danger. That has happened twice in the last week.

So now you know where Ihave been 'at' even before seeing the psychiatrist yesterday... @utopia

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{Wanders into octagonal room and glares intently at @Former-Member}. You're in my shell!!! {Super hopes @Former-Member returns shell fully disinfected and in pristine condition prior to Friday Feast}.

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@utopia Waiting for my GP - she is a bit behind today - that's nothing unusual but I have a bad headache and really don't feel like waiting long today. I've gone to my quiet spot away from everyone - as soon as I walked in the door the receptionist must have known and told me to go straight around the corner. They really are lovely observant people here.

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My gps always bloody running behind @Zoe7
Good you got a quiet spot though and they seem caring in there

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I love your new avatar little caterpillar- the colours match my butterfly- you really are my 'little one' 💕
@Former-Member

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Thats so one day ill turn out like you my butterfly @Zoe7 ❤

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Yes I think it's quite appropriate that your picture now reflects your nickname - little caterpillar @Former-Member. Great image.
@Zoe7. Sorry just logged on. Wow you have had a few really tough weeks. When you no longer think about your fur babies - that's when an urgent call out is needed - preferably sooner.
After seeing your gp soon - hopefully things will settle down even more for you. Maybe when you get home you can do 5 minutes of breathing - to get re-focused again.
My boy says "I'm not sick anymore - I can go to dads tomorrow". Then I explained the amount of p and n pain killers I have given him to help with the fever, sore throat and body aches. Next dose in an hr. Lol. At least he's finally had a shower. He slept til 2pm. Poor little rugrat.
I'm doing well. Just tired is all. Got some new aboriginal history books from the library, so I'm set for the week.
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