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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 @Former-Member

I went off to find you a fruit platter - and I found one but got lost on my way back and couldn't find you again

But here it is - TA DA

Oh golly - yes - my favourite stuff - I might go back and get one for myself

Dec

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I highly recommend sleep too @Owlunar lol

With the increase in dosages there are some side effects - mainly feeling tired all the time and I can fall asleep during the day (which has happened the last 2 days) - when the pain killers are added in I sometimes feel even more nauseous - to the point of passing out - so I don't drive anywhere to be safe. We reassess how it is all going on Wednesday and then my psychoatrist will decide whetherto add in another med, increase the dose again or just stick with what we are doing now. My feeling is that she with add in another med as she has already talked to my GP about it.

I do hope you are on the plane to the Maldives with us too Dec - need our wise owl with us too

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@Faith-and-Hope Toby and I are off our hammock - been for a virtual walk along the beach - and are now resting back on the couch. We will return to the hammock when the weather clears a little - both at home and in my head. It is definitely going to rain here shortly and my head fills a little like it is full of water - not going under but mindful that I could if I don't take it easy and just let the day happen!

Maybe tonight I can jump on the plane again and visit the sunshine and tranquility of our Maldives retreat but for now need to 'park it up' and get through the day.

Thinking of you - as always...

Zoe

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Logging off now everyone...need to rest and try not to think for a while...

Hope you all find some light in your day...

Love and hugs...

Zoe

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Hugs @Zoe7 ...... 🤗💕

Headed to church, then a big family occasion at our house, so I will be a bit absent today, but back with you tonight ......

Leave me messages if you want. There will be moments when I can chat.

💚🌷💕

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I could be ready to go to the Maldives - or anywhere @Zoe7

I am nearly finished with the tax receipts - totally over it actually - and I will shower when I have finished this mess - and I have an idea about having a nap

My pain-killers all by themselves make me drowsy - and if I have a nap in the afternoon I don't feel like eating afterward - and I have finished with the cook-chook I got on Thursday - totally forgot about the public holiday.

And I had a driver to take me shopping on Thursday instead of Friday - and when I was seeing my pain specialist on Friday I got a phone call that I switched off - but they tried again and wouldn't give up - the regular driver had turned up at my place and was worried -

This had all be sorted out by med - but stuff-ups happen - they are a regular part of my life and I am ALWAYS here when I am supposed to be

Aw......................

But I am well cared for

What was that about the Maldives - I have never been there - I will have to look it up. We all need a holiday

Dec

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@Faith-and-Hope
Message no. 1: still on the couch with Toby - trying to stay awake 😴
How is your family 'occasion' going?

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@Faith-and-Hope
Message no. 2: fell asleep while watching the footy - not really surprised about that at all - still very tired 😴 My throat is really sore again and got the sniffles - can't take a trick atm.
Hope your afternoon is going ok
Zoe 💙💚💛💜❤

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@Zoe7 sorry you're still feeling sick thinking of you hope you get more sleep tonight

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@Zoe7 I am so super super SUPER excited for you, that you are managing to get some sleep. I know this isn't a magic cure, but I am super hoping it is a positive turning point for you.

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