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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 @utopia how did your appointments go

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hello my sister @Zoe7

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@Pepsimax. Gp went well. Workcover forms done. A referal to see my old psychiatrist for a med review - so all good.
Hello @Shaz51. I'm slowly catching up on messages. I hope you and hubby are well today.
@Zoe7 my friend. Was thinking we need a new show to watch. There is a terrible one coming up about marriages in crisis. Although that looks horrifying. Or we could do one of the singing shows like Australia's got talent. Just putting the fealers out there. See what you think.

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Hello @utopia, I have been aching all day today xx

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Are you getting sick @Shaz51? Coming down with a cold? Or your body warn out?
I do hope you wake up feeling heaps better tomorrow.

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Hi @utopia @Shaz51 @Pepsimax @CheerBear @Faith-and-Hope

Checking in!!!

Appointment was ok - back Monday as usual!

I agree @utopia we need something else to watch now - was thinking exactly the same thing earlier today. Not sure about the look of that stupid marriage show but one of the singing ones may be ok - a little lighter maybe!

I hope you are feeling better soon @Shaz51 - sucks feeling worn out

@Pepsimax I am so pleased that you have been doing better - great news!!!

@Faith-and-Hope thank you for what you did today for me - it did not go unnoticed

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Hey there @Zoe7 - great to see you 🙂 Hope you're doing a little better tonight

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Thank you @utopia, hope I feel better tomorrow too xx

thank you my sister @Zoe7 , I have got a smile just seeing you here

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@Zoe7. Might need you to write some emails to the tv stations explaining our dilemma and asking them to put a decent show on for us. I've nominated you for this task. Because this is your thread and because you're good with words.

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{Wanders into octagonal room and delivers leftovers from FF to @Zoe7, @utopia and everyone else hanging out here tonight. Wanders out again to sign off from Forum Land for the night}...

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