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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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@Pepsimax I wish I could sleep. I'm going to try again. I'm so exhausted I can barely move.Fingers crossed for me!!! Hope you are ok and sleep tonight x

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@Zoe7 I hope you can go to sleep now I am watching tv now will be up for at least half an hour

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@Zoe7. A final ramble from me.
It is 11.55pm and it's 27° currently.
Tomorrow where I'm working will be 41°.
Hobart - will reach 23° tomorrow.
What is going on? Crazy weather. I'm tired and hot. My ceiling fan in my bedroom is on it's highest setting. I think it's about to fly off!!! And the evaporative cooling - just won't work in the humidity we are having.
And I bet you have a blanket on your bed!
Sweet dreams my friend. Sleep will come. Just picture somewhere serene and safe and quiet. And take yourself there in your mind.

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Hi @Zoe7 .... 😊💕

I am at a giant four-story shopping mall with the kids today. We are going to the movies here, but they also have cafes in the top floor with a skylight roof and window-walls where to have an incredible view out to the mountains. Will take a photo for F&A .....

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Good morning @Zoe7. I'm hoping you slept well. I'm judt getting ready for work
I hope you have a good day. And maybe you'll get your paints ouf today & start a new painting.

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I hope so too @Zoe7 ..... ❤️💕🌷💗💋💐❣

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@utopia @Faith-and-Hope @Pepsimax @Owlunar

I did get some sleep last night. Took a while because my head was throbbing and I was still feeling sick when laying down - but sleep did come. I slept on and off for about 7 hours. Somne nightmares but not as bad as the last few nights.

Have woken up not feeling great but hoping this will get better throughout the morning.

Hope you guys all have great days today. I'm not making any plans atm but hoping to get my paints out a bit later if I start to feel a little better. Then appointment late this afternoon.

@utopia Goodluck for your appointments today

@Faith-and-Hope Thanks for my new story

@Pepsimax Thanks for helping last night

@Owlunar Just thanks for being YOU!

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If your headache is still going @Zoe7, I have two suggestions for you ....

One is to drink Chamomile tea. If you don't like it straight, then use one tea bag of Chamomike, and one of a dpfruity herbal tea like apple and cinnamon. Here is why -

"For some migraine sufferers, chamomile tea, has been helpful in relieving certain migraine symptoms. Chamomile has used to help with reducing inflammation, reducing muscle spasms, relieving anxiety, treating stomach cramps, ease skin irritations and serves as a mild sedative to help with problems sleeping."

https://migraine.com/migraine-treatment/natural-remedies/tea/

My second suggestion is this ... anxiety produces adrenaline, but you are feeling exhausted, so the adrenaline has nowhere to go and will build tension in your physical body. Squeezing something in your hands will help with that, similarly to colouring in, or doodling, neither of which you have interest in at the moment. It sounds silly, but "adult" playdough is amazing in this capacity ...

Here is a quick and simple recipe:

2 cups plain flour (all purpose)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup salt
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
Up to 1.5 cups boiling water (adding in increments until it feels just right)

Lavendar buds optional

Lavendar oil optional - or favourite perfume

Mix the flour, salt, cream of tartar and oil in a large mixing bowl

Add the boiling water then into the dry ingredients
Stir continuously until it becomes a sticky, combined dough
Allow it to cool down then take it out of the bowl and knead it vigorously for a couple of minutes until all of the stickiness has gone. * This is the most important part of the process, so keep at it until it’s the perfect consistency!*
(If it remains a little sticky then add a touch more flour until just right)

Add Lavendar buds and oil if desired.

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One day at a time @Zoe7 xox hugzz

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Same to you @Former-Member How are you doing today?

Thanks @Faith-and-Hope How was you shopping centre trip? Did you see a movie?

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