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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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Can you manage to buy something snuggly @Zoe7 ..... a fluffy scarf or something that is tactile and comforting ?

Hugs Hon ..... 💐💚💕

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Good idea @Faith-and-Hope I need to get up and have a shower to hopefully feel a little better then try to get out of the room. Will keep you posted. 💕

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💐💚💕 @Zoe7 ......

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Hi @Zoe7

I take it you are on holidays - and have a little trouble getting out of your room

Yeah - I know that one - getting dressed is always the hard part - I have that problem where ever I go so I am thinking of you

Imagine a short walk - you can think about staying out longer when you get out into the fresh air and breathe it in and out - breathing is the most important thing

I think you are in Sydney - let me know how that goes - I am interested - it's been a life time since I went to Sydney - I have a lot of catching up to do

So after that shower and getting dressed take short walks - that's what I do - I walk all over the place and sometimes get lost but I can always get a taxi back

All the best today

Dec

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@Zoe7. A Cheap shop will have super soft cuddly toys - you may find a dog soft toy to snuggle.
♥♥

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Sounds good @Owlunar, walking 👣👣👣 really must do it more, with dog 🐾

@Zoe7, why do you feel shaken? How long are you away for? Have you taken the ferry from Darling Harbour up the river to Parramatta? I really enjoyed that. Or a long walk at Centennial Gardens and Museums or catch a train up to Katoomba, see the 3sisters and have an icecream. There's the Powerhouse Museum, Japanese Gardens, Underwater Aquarium, Taronga Zoo, Central Railway station or iMax theatre... Do make the most of it - live! Hope the weather is good for you

Hi @Faith-and-Hope, and everyone. Hope you have a good day today. I'm kicking myself for losing my backup Car Key's Tuesday grr - looked everywhere. Have this car sitting in the driveway, rego due but can't use it, gotta laugh. Got nervous putting the bin out for garbage night last night and had to go through it all (yuk). Theyll turn up (but the first lot 18/13 ago havent yet), must have a good tidy, there somewhere, here - gotta be (scratching head).
I'm listening to a Butcher Bird singing a beautiful song outside my back door, wonder if its the same one who swooped and pinched dogs chicken neck yesterday? when I threw it on the grass for dog (he's getting old) - perhaps bird wants more grr 😏 No, cant complain really, all things considered (the bigger picture), I'm so thankful I have tall trees around and so many birds, here in the hills, love it 🌲🌳🐤🐦

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I have managed to get out - gone to the market for a wander and some fresh produce to eat a little. Going to head back to hotel and see if I can go out again this afternoon - maybe to the Rocks for another wander. Fingers crossed for me everyone - I'm not doing great but I am trying to push through.

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Well done @Zoe7 .... ❣️

Proud of you ....,:: 💐💜

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@Faith-and-Hope I've made it to the water - going to channel you for a bit Hon (if that is ok) and just walk and breathe💕

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WTG @Zoe7 .... 💚💕

Paint the scenery in your mind's eye .... take note of the colours in the water particularly ..... often the surface is pale blue reflecting the sky, but the ripples are a dark or golden brown .... it can be quite mesmerising .....

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