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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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Hi @Shaz51 @Former-Member How are you both doing tonight?

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tired and coughing and sneeing today @Zoe7 my sister

went to work but tired now xx

how has your day been

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oh @Shaz51 that is no good my sister Do you have a cold or allergies?

You make sure you get lots of rest tonight - look after yourself xxx

I am ok. It has been a long day - psych appointment this morning, a little shopping and a bit flat and 'lost' when I got home. I am just letting the day and night unfold as it happens for now.

Zoe

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think it is a cold my sister @Zoe7 xx

psych appointment this morning, -- how did it go my sister xx

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Oh bugger @Shaz51 a cold! You have had a bad run lately my sister - I hope it goes away quickly

The appointment went quite well. We are sticking with the meds (types, quantities, times) for now. They seem to be making a difference - even small improvements are good at this stage.

She wants me to go back to my psychologist to 'touch base' but not to do any 'therapy'. Then she wants to try and get herself, my psychologist and GP to come together (most likely by phone conference if it can be arranged) to discuss a plan moving forward.

She does not expect me to 'get better' for quite some time. As she said - I have been very unwell for a very long time and I am not well enough atm to even consider going back into 'therapy' and until I can reach that place there is no chance of going back to work. We also talked a little about my cognition, SI and sleep.

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Me toooooo my sister @Zoe7 xx

even small improvements are good at this stage., this is good my sister

my hubby has had problems all his life and he is a lot better then he was years ago , so small improvements are good

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Sorry you're health is floundering still @Shaz51, must be exhausting 😞 Just do the best you can, thats all you can do ❤❤❤.

Hi @Zoe7, thanks for the callout, you seem to be having a ealthy balance of acceptance going on there, and self care wtg! I am actually pretty good lately thanks. Being with good family on the w'end helped. And i went to my support group yesterday.

Did get a Mount of dishes & washing done today.

Had some erands to run but couldnt get out the door, got anxious. will - try again tomorrow.

My little bro with Sz rang last night with disturbing things to say. Hes still unwell despite the heavy antipsychotic and their comorbidity. All that's changed is that he's not so upset nowdays - the delusions are still there, and he's talking about dying again. I've been dwelling on it all day, worries me, nothing more I can do without putting my own MH more at risk.

But I did have an old friend ring me which was nice.

Do you have supportive family Zoe? (sorry, can't remember), or any close friends?



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@Former-Member I managed to get most of the washing up done tonight myself - yea!!

it sucks that you couldn't get out the door today. I have those days too when I just don't want to leave the house - I am getting better but sometimes it is just to get to appointments and that is all I can handle.

I am sorry about your little bro It is a really tough situation for you but you are right about looking after yourself first - otherwise you cannot help anyone else.

My family situation is a bit tricky as they don't know about my MI or my trauma etc. Basically they are completely unaware of what I have been through and what is happening now. It is a very long story as to why and I'm sure you don't need to be bothered with that.

As for friends - there really isn't anyone. The only 'friends' I have don't live anywhere near me and/or do not know what is happening for me either. Most of the friendships I have started to develop over the years I have 'backed away' from to protect myself. So when I so I am all alone with this - I really am except for my GP support.

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Oh @Zoe7, that does sound lonely for you. But I think it's wise to choose who you tell, some people can be so cruel. I've learned over the years to accept relationships on their different levels. Even shallow relationships have their purpose. This is where these forums are good I guess, I'm glad you're here.
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