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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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@Owlunar I always put a note into the oldest kids tin and then split the coins between them - for them to put in themselves. Yes they love thinking they have the most money because their tin is so heavy. Lol.
It's a great cause. Wish the federal government would fund the puvlic hospitals better.
Was great when a few years ago, the Good Friday Appeal started showing and talking about the children's Mental Health ward. Instead of purely focusing on the babies - there was a bit more emphasis on teens.

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Thanks for your message @Owlunar. The after effects of this concussion are certainly sticking around - doesn't help being combined with the high blood pressure, depression/anxiety and still adjusting to the meds. It all combined makes me feel terrible - but I know I just have to wait it out and try and push through the best I can for now.

@utopiaI know it is hard to 'feel' anyone with you when you feel so low yourself - I totally get that - but I will continue to stand beside you, worry about you, love you and be around for you (when I can) even if you can't feel it.... always ...my beautiful cocky friend...

Zoe

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@Zoe7 @utopia

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Thank you @Zoe7. I do know that and I appreciate your friendship and love.
So ditto! Always sending positive energy your way. Even when I'm not on the forum.

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I do know that my beautiful friend @utopia

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Just a hi / bye .....

Need sleeeeeep ...... 😴💤.

Taking power nap cos late nights happenin' tonight and tomorrow night .....

💚💕

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@Former-Member

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Thanks @Zoe7 💜💜💜

Sorry I didn't come out of hiding the other day. I wanted you to know I was there but I struggle sometimes to be on the forum too.

So sorry to hear that things are still rough.

Im heading out for a sec to walk my dog but I'll be back on a bit later I hope

hugs to you💜🤗

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I completely understand @Former-Member

Hugs to you too

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@Former-Member @Zoe7 @utopia even though I don't post a lot lately I do think of you all happy easter
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