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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 how was your appointment this morning hope it went well today I've been thinking of you

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@Former-Member @Pepsimax @Mazarita @Owlunar @BlueBay @Former-Member

hahaha @utopia you are funny lol At least they found a brain lol - mine feels a bit 'missing' atm

The psych appointment was ok today. She also thinks I've had concussion and I really do need to take it very easy over the next few days (like I have been doing any different for weeks lol) I still have a headache but no longer feeling really sick. The painkillers are actually helping today - haven't done much for the last 2 days!! My vision is better overall - the meds are making me tired and my eyes are more sleepy than blurry now. Any bright lights are still an issue - good thing it is so wet and grey outside - that is actually helping!

I am spending the rest of the day on the couch - if I fall asleep then so be it! I am really tired and a bit low today - but ok...

Will check in with everyone again later...

Zoe

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good afternoon @Zoe7

please make sure you do take it easy and rest as much as you can. glad your appointment went well,.

hopefully you get abit more sleep

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You have been in the wars @Zoe7.
Yes I agree - do nothing but rest. But do they really think you've been trekking up mountainsor riding motorbikes or something. Lol. So a bit of the same self love. Couch time. Quiet time. And you can use it as a good reason not to drive your mum anywhere this week (incase she asks).
I've spent the whole day in bed & most of it asleep. Not really wanting to do anything much. So it looks like we will both have a gentle night of self care.
Thinking of you. Take care. Big hugs. ♥♥♥

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oh no @Zoe7 sounds awful! I used to get migraies that would make me suffer for a few days.. the intense period of 'migraine' would only be for 3/4 hours but i'd feel sick and have light sensitivity and a thuping headache for a few days after.
Hope you've rested up this afternoon,
hugs
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@utopia I hope you are still resting and taking good care of yourself

I am still on the couch with my little buddy - and Cat is on her chair... so life is pretty much the same as ususal!!! No mountain trekking here - seriously - what do they think I've been doing for the last few months - training for a marathon maybe!!!

Don't you hate it when you think it's ok to just lay around and watch tv and then BAM something hits you (metaphorically this time) and you can't stop and pull your thoughts up quickly enough. Bloody tv - why can't we have some nice heartwarming, happy stories for a change??? WHY WHY WHY!!!!

It's dark, I've got a headache and I feel like sh*t

Excuse my whinge @utopia - really just needed to vent a bit - I'll be ok.

Zoe

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@Zoe7

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@Zoe7. Tv is all about the shock factor now. So for people easily triggered - it's probably not a safe place to be.
That's where dvd's come in handy. Our library has dvds to borrow. So free. That's the best. But not a big range. Can't afford foxtel or other. Shouldn't have to buy tv chanels.
Will all the channels we have - you'd think one channel could be just for comedy.
One could be teen shows.
one for sport (that's enough)
One for family friendly movies. Etc.
So vent away @Zoe7. ♥♥

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I have been avoiding tv for so long @utopia - so there is no possibility of it triggering me in any way. It really sucks when you think that you are actually doing ok and then something so little hits you for six!

One word - that is all it was - one stupid word.......................

I want to curl up in a ball and cry - but my head hurts too much to lay down just yet

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