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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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@Faith-and-Hope @utopia @Former-Member @BlueBay @Former-Member @NikNik @Owlunar...
Going to stay for Vivid - there are so many people already argh - see how I go 😦

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Hi @Zoe7
I have a couple of suggestions on how to manage crowds at vivid.

1) Get a ferry to Darling Harbour. Even though it still might be busy, they can only let a certain number of people on there, so it might seem less squishy and you get to see the lovely Opera House lights on the way.

2) A couple of years ago they had a bar open at the top of the Museum of Contemporary Art which no one seemed to know about. It over looked the Opera House. I just sat there for a couple of hours and had no one bother me. They may not be doing that this year though...

3) If you like pancakes, go to Pancakes On The Rocks, at The Rocks. Nothing to do with vivid, they just do amazing pancakes 🙂

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Well done @Zoe7 - sounds like its been a challenging day today but you've done it again 🙂 I've never heard of Vivid... (lj sneaks off to google... and back in again..) Wow! looks awesome! and Nikniks suggestions now make more sense to me! finding a quiet place to go to watch and take some of the sights in sounds perfect!

Ive been to Sydney a couple of times but not since before my daughter was born so much be coming up on a decade ago! Yikes!

will be there with you in spirit!

lj

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You are enough. @Zoe7 🙏

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Well done @Zoe7. Proud of you. ♥♥

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Hi @Zoe7

Just sending some company -two of us "walking around a different cities" people - a tourist is a person who walks around a city looking at things while asking directions

I know travelling alone as more than one "blessing" attached - yes - we can do it alone - but it can be a little strange

Lots of hugs Zoe - my - but you are brave

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sooo proud of you @Zoe7

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@NikNik I did go and have pancakes - chocolate and strawberries 🍓 Also the ferry to Darling harbour. Am absolutely exhausted now and am going to try to watch the end of the game and then sleep. Last night wasn't great and not feeling good tonight either. I am really trying to do things but maybe pushing myself too much and it isn't helping me fight the negative 'stuff'. Really wish I had Toby here to cuddle 😔

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I think you are so courageous. It sounds like the holiday has had amazing experiences and also some really low ones. I hope the good out weighs the bad when you think back to this trip.
I hope you get some rest tonight. I'm looking forward to hearing more about your adventure soon!
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