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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 my sister @Shaz51 - I actually need some of those hugs tonight

@Mazarita thankyou also I am also really pleased that exposure therapy is no longer going to happen - we both know how distressing this has been for me. It really is a relief that 'everyone' is saying the same thing and I can at least put my mind at ease in this regard for now.

I hope both of your have had a good day and the nightime will be kind to you both...

Zoe

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@Zoe7Sorry I didn't see that until after I had posted. I'm glad you're okay, though very tired.

@Shaz51I'm getting there, thanks for asking.

I finally worked out how to start a new discussion (topic) - I just started my own thread "Dissociation (CPTSD)..

Largely because I'm struggling with it at the moment.

Adge

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I was just about to reply to the new thread you started @Adge - so I will do that now

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@Zoe7 did you get my msg you dont have to reply to it but my phone is being temperamental and keeps cutting out on some posts....?

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Haven't had a chance to read through and am about to log off again for a while but it's good to see you @Zoe7 and hope it's been as much of a settled afternoon as it could have been. Will come back past again later and read through properly. Hi everyone else on this page (@adge, @Shaz51, @Former-Member) ❤️

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Thanks @CheerBear See you soon.

Adge

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Hello @Zoe7. I'm going to echo what others have said here tonight.
I'm glad the session was a bit easier today. How relieving to know you won't need to do exposure therapy again. Yep. Your gp picked a great psychiatrist for you. She really seems to have that combination of understanding/empathy and skills.
I hope you can breathe a little easier tonight.
Well done. ♥♥♥♥

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Hi @utopia This psychiatrist and my GP are both on the same page - which is great.

I read how far you had to travel for a 15 min appointment and then you have to do it all again tomorrow for a different one - that sucks my friend.

I am not sure what will happen tonight - bit anxious at the moment - and it is already dark so the signs aren't great. There are still a few 'concerns' playing on my mind and I am going to try and sort them out - I hope it doesn't cause me anymore anxiety!!

Zoe

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@Zoe7. Do you ever write down your concerns? Some people swear it works well putting it down in paper.
If you want to talk, I'll be here.
Don't mind my Centrelink & Workcover whinge. You know it's a good day when that's my complaint.
I'm off to get McDonalds for dinner. Lazy easy night tonight.

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I have been trying to work out exactly how to respond to your first post @Former-Member and then received the second one. I am going to re-iterate what I, and others, have already said to you.

You need to stop saying sorry and remember that sometimes 'less is more'. You have already posted your 'sorry' post previously on several threads, including this one - there is no need to do that again. What started out as a very thoughtful and supportive message was soon turned around with the focus being on you - however well intentioned this part of the post may have been! This is starting to make me feel very uncomfortable - and I don't know how else to ask you to stop than to be totally upfront with you.

Yes I do still think of you as my little caterpillar/little monster - and I am still happy to be your guardian butterfly but I cannot be constantly validating your feelings - especially when I am vulnerable or seeking support myself.

I do want us to be able to continue to communicate on here and feel comfortable on the forum but I do need you to also consider and respect some boundaries for both our sakes.

Zoe

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