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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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@Former-MemberGoodnight, catch you soon. Sweet dreams I hope...

@Zoe7Thanks, the past year has gone so fast. I haven't really come to terms with Dad being gone (I'm getting there). I think it takes a lot of time. Journal writing helps a bit, it's my main outlet.

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You have the chance to relax on the weekend but that often brings with it the chance to think. I used sleep nearly all of Saturday when I was working - catch-up from the week where I didn't sleep much at all. Then I would preparefor the upcoming week most of Sunday - so not much time to think then either. Now that I am off work - it is much harder to 'shut off' and not think too much @Adge

I live on my own too and I have exactly zero friends. I find it really hard to trust anyone and I do keep my distance from most people. I have some 'aquaintances' and some people at work that I am closer to than others - but none of them that I would call a friend.

It is so hard losing someone so close and you deal with it the best you can and in whatever time frame you need. I am glad that journal writing helps a little - I find writing very cathartic at times - sometimes it doesn't even make a lot of sense when I am writing but it lifts a small weight off my shoulders at the time.

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope I can see you are on your way here lol

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I really should have stopped reading. Youve reminded me of my nans 2nd year of passing coming up and her birthday as well
Not your fault @Zoe7 @Adge but shite

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Haha yes .... caught up ... 😊

G'day from WA @Adge .... 👋

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Hiya @Faith-and-Hope How has your day ended up? Started Easter planning yet?

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@Zoe7What you said makes a lot of sense. I think I'm probably similar - I used to have a few close friends, virtually none at the moment. Except interstate on the phone (I never see them).

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@Former-MemberI'm sorry, it wasn't intentional. I know it's a sensitive topic, it is for me...

@Faith-and-HopeHi, are you a fellow sand groper (that old saying for west australians)?

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My only real friends are on here - bit sad really lol - but it is nice to be able to chat to people who get it - and who are supportive of you no matter what is going on in your life. That is something you don't get in 'the real world' - unconditional understanding and support - it really does make all the difference @Adge

@Adge There is no need to be sorry - that is one word we don't allow here - we just move on the best we can because we all know that not everything is easy and that often things will come up that affect people differently.

@Faith-and-Hope I looked up unicorn bark - very colourful - great Easter idea

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No need to be sorry @Adge ❤❤
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