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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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@utopia ROFL....

You sure your friend Mr Bourbon wasn't involved lol that would explain a lot then...

@Former-Member I love your story but me thinks @utopia just topped it BIG TIME - still laughing....

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OMG @utopia how funny . haha im sure your not the only one to do that hahah but its still funny.

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Thanks for making me laugh @utopia and @Former-Member

I'm going to head off to watch the footy now - catch up with you tonight!

Hugs and love

Zoe

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no worries enjoy the footy @Zoe7 whos playing today? whihc team you going for?

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I didn't drink back then @Zoe7. Only had an occasional drink when I went out with friends. Was usually the designated driver.
So, any other ideas?
I bumped into my brothers mate late Dec last year - at my brothers wedding. Yes - his mate still remembers the story well. And loves telling other people. His wife, who I'd never met before, came over to me at the wedding and introduced herself. I introduced myself. She said "I know who you are. The whole family has heard about your over heated car."
This was 20 years ago!!! Lol

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Footy! Nothing to see today. Collingwood already won their game on Friday night. @Zoe7

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@Zoe7. I have found the answer to our tv watching dilemma.
Aussie First Dates
It starts either tomorrow - Monday or Tuesday at 7.30pm. Watching people have a first date. Could be a good show to watch - to confirm being single is the way to go. Lol.

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Aren't stories wonderful when they are passed on so many years later @utopia !!!!!

I am not sure about First Dates but I suppose we should give it a go and see if we can suffer it lol

It starts tomorrow night at 7:30 - I just looked it up! I do believe it will confirm for us why the single life is the way to go - other than the fact that the alternative isn't an option for me

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It might prove that there are idiots in the dating world @Zoe7

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I don't think any proof is necessary @utopia - that's a given!!!

I'm actually not feeling great tonight so waiting for meds to take effect to hopefully get some sleep - so if I suddenly 'disappear' you'll know why!

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