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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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Thanks @utopia, That's lovely.

@Zoe7It's absolutely fine. No offence - I assume that most members are women, so it's a fair assumption.

Adge

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Goodnight @utopia sleep well

And of course i understand @Zoe7

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@Adge I love WA also - and it has been about the same time - 25 years since I was last there. I would love to go back but I won't leave Toby and Cat. I have never spent even a night away from Toby since I got him 3 years ago - he is my little shadow.

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@Zoe7@Former-Member, Self-care needs to be my main focus (especially on the weekend). I still grapple with the idea (what helps & what works) - even though I know it's so so important (especially when I'm dissociated etc).

Adge

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Is there a reason that weekends are harder for you @Adge?

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@Zoe7I think the cooler climate is much better for me. It's too hot here - I'm originally from NSW 22 years ago.

I have the same dilemma, I don't want to leave my 2 cats & my 50 or so birds (finches) - plus I don't have anyone to feed them if I go away.

My last short trip anywhere was to Sydney for Dad's funeral, just over a year ago (I'm not wanting to upset anyone by mentioning it).

Adge

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Im heading to bed had a long rough day so hopefully ull go to sleep before 1 if im lucky goodnight lovlelies@adge @Zoe7 ❤

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I'm really sorry to hear about your Dad @Adge. It is nearly the 20th anniversary of my Pop's death and I am just getting by each day until that passes.

Goodnight @Former-Member - I hope you get some sleep

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@Zoe7I think it's because the stress of the week (working with high needs disabled people) hits me when I finally stop & rest. That's a guess.

I've been punched & injured by several aggressive clients in the past 2 weeks.

It's also maybe because, although I'm working on social connections (they're really important) - I don't have many at the moment, so the weekend seems more isolated.

Adge

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@Adge above msg for you to. Bloody phone didnt tag u
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