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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 You are on holidays. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

I hope you feel better after seeing your mum. Time to unwind.

Take care. 💕💕💕

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Sorry you're not feeling great @Zoe7 . I haven't been either. Covid rest came back negative, as expected 👍, but I have had nausea and other bits and pieces cropping up, so I might have some vague Summer virus .... dunno ..... but rest and fluids are best. Glad to hear you are resting. 🦋💞

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@Faith-and-Hope @Maggie @Snowie

I'm sorry to bother you but I can't get out of my head & I can't/won't try to cope with everyday life anymore. I had a good day yesterday but underneath there's long-standing patterns I can't change. I don't want to face anything & have been avoidant. My family should be a good enough reason to keep going but I am so fearful knowing I can't carry out duties because of poor concentration & lack of motivation & hopeb

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Afternoon @Zoe7

Hoping your day got better and that you feel better hun

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Hi @Sam3

Please don't apologise, we are here for you.

Sounds like things are very tricky for you today and you are struggling to cope with it all.

It is hard especially at this time of year.

Here for you and listening.

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Hey there @Sam3, I wanted to pop by and say I hear you. Things feel too much at the moment and you're exhausted trying to cope. It's ok to feel this way, and I can imagine you need a reason for yourself, not just your family. I encourage you to be gentle towards yourself today and reach out for some one-on-one support as you need-
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

Here with you,

Sphinxly 🐣

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Thanks @Former-Member but I really don't believe in myself anymore & am not willing to keep trying even though I've been given so much. Feeling very unworthy. I just want to run away from my responsibilities. I know things never change substantially. Why do you keep going on? Don't want to ring lifeline because they really do have needier people

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@Snowie thank you. I feel like others don't understand how fried my brain is because I seem relatively okay. Have you ever felt incapable/complete lack of confidence over the simplest things? I can't solve basic problems anymore. It seems like everyone has more practical resources than me. Thanks for listening.

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Hi @Sam3

Yes I can understand. Sometimes the simplest things are the hardest.

Half the time I lack confidence and the other half the time I just don't have the energy/motivation to do anything.

It is super hard.

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Hi @Sam3. I am here and listening too ..... sorry things feel so hard for you at the moment.

I think we all know what inertia feels like, when there is just no get-up-and-go, no motivation to do anything. It's been a long, hard year for everyone, so it's not surprising you feel this way, especially with mental health to manage too.

Try to remember that things don't stay the same, and feelings and stages can pass with time, or change enough that we find a footing again. And some days are just for breathing through ......

Sending virtual hugs you way 💕💕💕

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