FORUMS

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

  • 47,612Members
  • 1,358,869Posts
  • 1,400,000Visitors
Our stories

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'.

38645 replies

8,121 - 8,130 of 38,645

In response to: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

I have my weekly psychiatrist appointment this morning. It has definitely come at a 'good' time as my GP is away all week and I have been really struggling with EVERYTHING!!!! I suspect that it is not going to be a 'straight forward check-in' today as I can even see how 'distant' and unwell I look and I lack energy for doing even the simplist of things. I think it is going to be a tough morning to get through but I definitely need to go to this appointment as I am starting to get really concerned for myself.

In response to: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Yes you really need to go to this appointment @Zoe7 I'm sorry you are struggling so much it must be even harder with your gp away here dor you pepsimax

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

@Zoe7 I hope you get there and the appointment goes well for you.

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Thankyou @Pepsimax and @eth - it is about 20 minutes drive so I will need to be really careful and take it slowly. It will be the drive home that I will need to 'navigate'. It usually takes me a little while to 'settle' after the appointment but I can sit in my car for as long as I need and post from my phone if I am feeling 'on edge'. The support I have here really does help me get through each day - even on the days that I don't read or post anything - I still know it is here.

I hope you both have a good day - I will update you both when I get home.

For now - I better get organised to get moving...

Zoe

In response to: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

I better get ready too I have my women's group on today craft today yay yay yay

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Enjoy @Pepsimax

In response to: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Thanks@Zoe7 hope your appointment goes well thinking of you

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Appointment update:

Pretty much the same as usual - increase in meds continues plus changing of one from night to morning. The concern re: my safety brought up - but weekly Psychiatrist app, regular GP visits and weekly chemist pick-up to continue so I have a 'safe' amount of meds in the house. My depression has certainly been exacerbated by me being unwell and that does also concern her - it's a catch 22 - depression and lack of energy means I can't do much and that in turn means I have a lowered immune system and am unable to fight off any 'illnesses' and the recover time is extended beyond what it would 'normally' be. It sucks - but it is what it is!!!!

We discussed my sleep - and the nightmares. She wants to continue with the sleepy aid meds as they are helping - she is not concerned about long term use effects as the lack of sleep is more dangerous for me at present. I told her I have been taking my meds later as I don't seem to have really bad nightmares after only a few hours sleep - but any longer than that they are very vivid and very 'real'. She is not concerned that I am so tired during the day and often fall asleep for a couple of hours if I am only getting 4-5 hours at night.

We also discussed very briefly the flashbacks, my night time anxiety and that the 'intrusive thoughts' can be triggered by just about anything at present. It is a really horrible place to be!!!

I can see there is a small degree of progress but the PTSD is still a major issue and the 'low' periods are extremely low.

She also asked if I can handle all this at this time and my response was simply - I have to!

So even though there are some signs of slight improvement in some areas there is also an ongoing concern around how much more I can continue to 'deal with'. Getting through each day is all I can think about for now - and there will definitely be times when I can't see past the moment I am in - but the hope is that this will start to change soon - we'll see!!!

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

@Zoe7

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Keep hoping @Zoe7 and one day at a time 🙂

8,121 - 8,130 of 38,645