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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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Thanks a lot @Zoe 7! I Look forward to it.👍👍

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@Faith-and-Hope Here's some photos for a start of our beach - the best of both worlds - beach and beautiful walking tracks - and only 20 mintues away...

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@Eden1919 I do have a few sensory things - the problem is I don't like using them when I feel certain ways - like I do tonight (but I don't think I can explain that anymore on here)

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@Zoe7 ok well that is alright it was just a thought no pressure I am a lot more awake than usual for some reason. I wonder what normally helps you to sleep if you get any sleep at all maybe we should get you a giant dream catcher lol if only it were that simple.

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Yeah @Eden1919 if only it where that simple arghhhhh!!!!!! The poor dreamcatcher would run away after the first nightmare!!!!

Do you think that not taking any meds has affected your sleep?

The only thing that helps with sleep is meds and no nightmares - so not much at all!!!!

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I love the idea that your mother is 'still in the house' and you can 'find her there' - must be really lovely and sad at the same time

Who went with you to your Dad's place? @Faith-and-Hope

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i think it has a little but i think it is more the paranoia type stuff that is making it difficult. @Zoe7

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I think I kind of get the paranoia stuff a little - it is a bit like my fears around sleep and what could happen if I do sleep. I know when I am rational and rested that I am safe but when I am tired and it is dark my anxiety and fears overtake any rationality @Eden1919 The nightmares (and fear of having nightmares) make it nearly impossible some nights to even consider sleep as it doesn't matter how rational I am - the physical reactions are debilitating.

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope

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@Zoe7 it is kind of like that yes

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