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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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Hi @BlueBay

I am Decadian or Dec - same person - my computer must have been worked too hard on Wednesday because I spent hours resetting things

I got my Facebook back but all my games have to be started again - which will be good fun

Sorry you got confused - I did put up a new thread with this infor about what happened - but I tagged some people - I hope I didn't miss you but by the time I got that far and got back into the site my shoulders ached, my back ached - I was tired and grumpy but just so glad I got back in

I even have a new email address so all the mail is coming into two mail boxes

But at least they worked

All the best

Dec

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@utopia I forgot to tell you about getting dizzy at the doctor's. I had to wait for nearly an hour (but that isn't unusual). I was starting to get bored and was the only one left in the waiting room so I started to 'annoy' the reception staff. Then I decided it would be a good idea to spin around in the empty room - big mistake! Needed to sit down quickly. Told my GP when she came out that I was feeling a little dizzy - she said it was most likely from stopping the meds. I laughed and said it might have something to do with me spinning around the waiting room lol She nearly fell off her chair with laughter. "that would do it" was her response when she stopped laughing.

Have also asked for a couch and a pillow for the waiting room - my request has so far gone unanswered so I wrote it in BIG letters and put it in the suggestion box - again! Might have to take my own pillow and lay in the doorway until my request is fulfilled lol

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@Zoe7. Lol. Bring your own couch.
You know the next patient your gp sees who complains of dizziness - she'll tell them to stop spinning on chairs - & they will look at her like she's mad. Lol.
A sense of humour goes a long way.
I remember when I was first put on my AD meds. Not just feeling faint - I did faint at work. They quickly reduced the meds by half. Far too strong a dose to start with. I also had a dry mouth. Felt like I was sucking my cheeks in. Again - it only lasted about a week.But by week 3 - I could really feel the ddifference in my depression. I'm still on those same tablets. They work for me.
I left work early to go to appointments. So I rushed home first - put evaporative cooler on and brought the dogs inside.
They are coping ok. I'm not!!!!

Looks like full moon tonight. Maybe you could take a photo. See if that inspires your creative side.

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@Zoe7. Forgot to tell you. Watered driveway garden bed. The three 'old' plants - that were planted in spring - heaps of new growth. Two of the new ones have new growth. Two of the new ones will definitely survive. The last two - I'm still praying over.

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@CherryBomb who is moderating tonight?

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I am moderating @Zoe7, is everything ok?

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@CherryBomb struggling

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Hi @Zoe7,

Thanks for letting me know. Will check in with you via email.

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❤️💕 @Zoe7 ....

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@Zoe7. Proud if you for reaching out to a moderator.
This moment will pass. I'm thinking of you and sending you strength and hugs. ♥♥
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