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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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Don't stay here if it's causing you an increase in your anxiety @Zoe7.
Say hello and chat with oceangirl on her thread. I'll check in later here.

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Yep - really sucks @utopia - can't do anymore about it though!

How did your appointment go today?

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Same as yesterday. An hour and a half driving for 15 minutes - to be told there are no suitablejobs to apply . But to keep llooking. Lol. So glad they were able to remind me. Otherwise I might forget to look.
Sarcasm has been my theme today. Can you tell?
Have gp appointment tmw afternoon. Pretty much just to fill in all the workcoved paperwork again - that needs doing every 28 days or earlier.
Are you seeing your gp tomorrow as well? I hope it brings some relief to your anxiety and pain.
You know I'm there with you. Tucking you in on the couch. Keeping Toby's ear scratched. Keeping the place nice and calm.
Love you. ♥♥

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Just a reminder @utopia to keep looking for suitable work - in case you have forgotten lol

I can't believe how they said that to you!!!!

I just sent off my first income protection GP review this week. The claim was approved last week but I didn't want to tell you because you are still dealing with your stuff.

I go back to my GP this afternoon again - mon, wed, fri every week. She is going away in May for 8 days - which she told me on Wed. It was such a shite day - session with psychiatrist, GP going away and a horrible night - needed support and couldn't get it so literally spent most of the night sitting on the floor - not wanting (or able to) move. Things are a little better today but not handling it all too well.

I'm glad you are scratching Toby't ears for me - he hasn't had much attention from me this week - poor little buddy even looks sad. I wish I could take hime to the beach but I am just not up to it. I am still really physically tired from my big day Tuesday and mentally exhausted from the last two days.

I was really pleased last night that oceangirl is home again - so an unexpected tiny ray of light in the day.

I hope you are feeling a bit more 'up' today than you have been and that your GP appointment goes ok this afternoon.

Thinking of you my friend...

Zoe

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Hi all

@Phoenix_Rising @Former-Member @Mazarita @Adge @CheerBear @Pepsimax @Shaz51 @Kurra and everyone else I have missed...

Just a quick check-in. Hope you are all doing ok.

Zoe

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Thinking of you Zoe 💛

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@Zoe7. You can always share with me your good news or any news. Sometimes it's a good distraction for me - to focus on something else.
Congratulations on getting your insurance claim approved. I hope that helps alleviate all the money worries now.
May is still a few weeks away. I understand it would raise anxiety for you. If you can - try not to think about it. Lol. I know - so easy to say. So hard to do.
I'm off to drive mum down to the train in a nearby town. She's off to Melbourne to pick upher car.
I'll be back on here after my 2pm appointment with the gp.
Sending you strength. ♥♥

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@utopia thought it was better at the time to wait until the dust had settled a little for you - I would do the same again my friend

My appointment is at 4:30 so I probably won't come back on until after 6 tonight - depends how long I have to wait in the clininc - may get my phone out if I am really bored and check in then lol

I know my GP is still going to be around - it was just another thing to add into my horrible day at the time. I'm sure she'll message me like she usually does anyway!!!

Will catch up with you later

Love ya

Zoe

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Hello my sister @Zoe7

thinking of you this afternoon

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Hi @Zoe7 I know you are struggling atm I have been thinking of you even though I haven't been around much I have been doing better these last couple of weeks I'm glad your insurance came through
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