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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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Just the lunch for me @Zoe7 .... 😊

We have an occasion for several family members this weekend, and I needed three more gifts. I found some lovely ones .... people who are difficult to buy for ... makes it a bit of a challenge ....

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Thanks - that is really great to know @mufasa

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I hate buying gifts for 'people who are difficult to but for' - especially my dad and my sister's fiance!!!! @Faith-and-Hope My mum and sister are a bit easier. I'm the easiest in the family to buy for - just send me to Bunnings with a gift card and I am like a kid in a lolly shop

Is your painting ready for transport?

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I love Bunnings too @Zoe7 .... 😊

The painting is drying at the moment. Transport is happening soon tho.

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I used to go to Bunnings every Sunday - just for an outing (lol) @Faith-and-Hope I would take Toby and buy him a sausage then sit on the grass with him (in fine weather) while he ate his 'treat'. I haven't done that for months - it is too cold most days now and my body can't handle the cold without me getting sick atm.

Do you have any plans for tomorrow?

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I will start with a walk @Zoe7, then I have got some clean up to do.

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I hope it is a nice day for your walk - and you can get some beautiful photos (just for me of course lol) - I loved the beach photos Are you cleaning up your art spot or just general, boring housework? My place is a bit of a mess atm and I really need to find some energy to tidy up - at least put Toby's toys away so I stop stepping on them!!!

I haven't been able to do any more painting lately - definitely not in the right headspace (for anything).

I'm sure you will be face planting soon @Faith-and-Hope - it is definitely going to be a long night for me - too much in my head again - so 'just getting through' is all I can do. I really hate this F&H

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I know @Zoe7 .... it's really tough ..... but I am so glad you are persevering .....

I look forward, very much, to seeing more of your artwork when are are feeling up to it ..... maybe you can just do the occasional tiny piece, just as a stepping stone .....

I do need to go to sleep, in part because I keep WH disturbed when I'm not settled and sleeping. I need him to get well again too .....

Think I am going to end up in another situation where I am talking about him in front of him .... but we have reached the point where we have the attention of medical people and counsellors .... S2's pdoc is recommending family counselling and couples counselling, and there is no way to enter those and keep his e.d. a secret, not with any integrity.

I am going to have to be really brave, and take it on ..... but with his control issues identified, at least that much aligns with what I have to say.

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You are really brave - and resilient and caring and compassionate and wise and....I could go on and on @Faith-and-Hope You know how much I think of you Hon

You got this - I have no doubt there. It isn't going to be an easy road but I hope it helps knowing that you have sooooo much support here - from everyone. Keep that rainbow butterfly close and you will know that I am always with you - holding your hand, walking beside you and comforting you when you need it. Whatever I am dealing with - I am always thinking of you and how much of a difference it makes having you 'in my corner' - and I hope that is the same for you

I hope I can find the energy and headspace to do a little painting soon... I'll definitely keep you updated

I'm going to look for some sport on tv and curl up on the couch with Toby - and just see what happens - staying safe is my number one priority atm.

Sweet dreams Hon

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BTW ..... not leaving you even if / when WH recovers .... just so you know .....

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