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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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I can't help with technical stuff @Mazarita. I'm hopeless with that. Lol. Don't tell anyone I was Admin.
Spent all day and night in bed. Feeling flat. But I did remember to take my tablets at 8.30. That's 2 days in a row. Just waiting for my psych appointment early May - so he can confirm with my gp that I can up my antidepressants. She won't up them without his say so.
Did you have a busy day

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@utopia, I had one of those days yesterday, except I woke up for the evening. Good news that you have started well with the new time for meds. I forgot my night meds until late tonight, partly why I'm not sleeping. Went out for takeaway at friend's place, so didn't take them with dinner. Need to introduce a rule that I take meds as soon as I get home if I go out visiting. Not too long now for your psych appointment, though it's a pity GP wouldn't get on board with what you seem to know is needed.

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@Mazarita. Would you consider taking your tablets in your bag when you go out to dinner? That's what my mum does.
I hope you manage to get to sleep soon.

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I take 12 tablets for my night meds (includes treatment for physical problems and vitamins). It's just too unwieldy taking them when out. Besides, couldn't stand anyone seeing me take them. But I can get them closer to the right time at the least, if I take them when I get home. I hope you get some sleep too, @utopia. What are you doing in the meantime aside from chatting here?

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12 tablets. Not easy to take that many without others noticing @Mazarita.
I'm watching some obscure stupid danish movie on sbs

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Hmmm, just looked it up, @utopia. 'At World's End'. I see from the synopsis it is a black comedy with a psychiatrist in it... and a flower that gives eternal life? Sounds trippy.

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Yes I think I need to be on drugs to understand it @Mazarita. But it fills time.

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Thanks for keeping me company in these late hours, @utopia. I'm going to try to get myself to bed now. Hugs and sleep well when you get there.

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Sweet dreams @Mazarita

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💚🐬💕 @Zoe7 @utopia @Mazarita @CheerBear @Phoenix_Rising @Adge @Spookytookims .... and anyone else who is around .....

Breakfast is on in the Octagonal Room ....

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