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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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Don't know @Former-Member I'm really tired now. Toby has been having puppy dreams - making little noises in his sleep - that came at a really good time as I was starting to stare into space again. This is the worst time of the night - I just need the sun to rise and then I'll be ok.

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Aww puppy dreams so cute! I miss having a dog.

@Zoe7 did I read earlier that you're making a piece of artwork for someone? 😮

I'm so envious of anyone with artistic talent.. I feel like I'm an artistic person trapped in a very non-talented body hahaha

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hahaha @Former-Member - everyone has artistic talent - what one person sees as artistic another may see as 'rubbish'. Give it a go - you may surprise yourself what you can create

My sister saw a painting that she really liked in a local gallery but couldn't afford price tag (too many 00000s) lol I am going to try paint something for her with similar colours and theme - we'll see how it turns out.

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wowww much respect @Zoe7 you are so brave to attempt such a thing!! what kind of painting was it? (i say, pretending to know something about art) lol

also, you *say* give it a go.. but did you happen to read about my ill-fated attempt at knitting on one of the other threads? lets just say it didnt go so well. hahaha. what started out as a "self care" activity turned into a rage-inducing nightmare hahahaha

what other artistic type talents do you have hidden away there?

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The painting I am currently (trying) to work on is back on page 595 on this thread.. and the painting that I am going to adapt for my sister is back on page 597.

No @Former-Member I have not had the pleasure of hearing all about you knitting disaster - you do know self-care is supposed to be calming not rage-inducing - don't you lol lol Maybe you should start with something simple like colouring in (and staying within the lines lol)

I love working with wood the most but enjoy designing and creating papier mache or plaster 'things' - mostly animals - and simple jewellery making (which is strange because I am not big on jewellery myself), sewing, etc. Basically any crafty things I'll give a go - but I do love painting the most.

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Quietly popping in while there aren't too many people around to whisper hi @Zoe7 and say that it's good to see you Zoe 💛

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Hiya @CheerBear It has been a very quiet night - @Former-Member has had to put up with me all night lol

How are you doing CB?

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@Zoe7 holey moley 😮

I'm in shock! That painting you are working on.. No words. Just incredible. Have you got a title yet?

The Patrick Grieve one is lovely too, so much colour. But none of the raw emotion your painting emits. It's just.. spectacular. You are one clever cookie!!

Hhahaha yes that was the idea with the knitting.. something to do mindfully (like colouring!) that gives you a sense of achievement etc (get a nice scarf out of it ha!) but it was short lived. I just dont have the knack!

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No title yet @Former-Member It started off a lot 'darker' than it is now! Still a bit to do, then I believe the title will come naturally. It will most likely be something dark rather than optimistic though!!!!

The big difference between mine and the Patrick Grieve's painting - well - that would be about a few thousand dollars lol lol lol

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Putting up with you sounds kind of fun @Zoe7! I read about @Former-Member knitting nightmare and had a giggle that when I popped past here that is what I zaw. I still get a laugh about it sometimes when I am in crochet-not-happening mode.

I'm as ok as I can be thanks Zoe. I'm hopefully getting a break soon, I'll know more today.

I'm going to make some brekkie and have a shower now - it's freezing cold here.

I don't need to say it but want to anyway - am thinking of you heaps. I'm often around when others are though so I hang out in the background and cheer you on quietly from that nest over there ⬅

Hope you find some sleep soon Zoe and your day is peaceful 💛
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