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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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I hope your sessions go well too @Zoe7! Chat to you tomorrow

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I hope your psychiatrist and gp sessions go well @Zoe7. ♥♥ Me too sister xx

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@Zoe7 I would like to know how your appointments went too thinking of you I have had a lot of water today

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@Pepsimax - you actually made me giggle a little - wtg on your water consumption

@Phoenix_Rising I did actually mention that there was someone I knew who was having trouble finding a psychiatrist - but only because my psychiatrist told me she has 'closed her books' for this year because she is having trouble trying to 'squeeze in' her patients already (I already knew this because my GP had already told me!). I did not tell her you were a sea turtle though - that would have confused her I'm sure

@Shaz51 @Shaz51 @Former-Member etc.

Appointments Update:

This is an easy one today

My psychiatrist is happy with the progress I am making (however small - it is progress). We discussed my sleep - that I am getting about 6 hours nearly every night - a marked improvement on - well - the rest of my life!!!! I talked about the few days last week when I was not doing well at all and the thoughts I was having etc. I am sure part of it was not seeing my GP for over a week and the psychiatrist agreed - as she has been my main support throughout. We briefly discussed any thoughts of suicide and I told her that they were pretty strong last week but it hadn't even entered my mind the last couple of days - I actually hadn't even realised that myself until she asked the question. She has upped by 'new' med that she was going to do gradually but she feels that I am doing well enough to put it up to the dose she wanted to get to. My blood pressure hasn't increased at all over the last couple of weeks on this new med so she feels it is ok (and the right time) to increase it now. I need to keep an eye on feeling dizzy or light-headed and it may make me sleepy during the day (so nothing will change there lol).

I don't have to see her again for another 2 weeks as she is happy for my GP to monitor me 3 times per week as usual.

My GP visit was short today. Basically she noted the change in dosage of the 'new' med and took my blood pressure (still ok) - we chatted for a little while and then I left. Next appointment is Friday (as usual). One of the nurses at the clinic commented that I looked good - which was really nice to hear. I said I actually felt ok and considering I had been out to appointments and not been home for a few hours I was surprised that I wasn't faling asleep on my feet.

I do honestly think we are starting to 'win' the battle - it is slow, and I am not kidding myself that there will not be rough patches still, but I can see some improvement.

So I am going to ask everyone to remind me of this when I am starting to feel 'down' - give me a push and keep encouraging me - it really does help even if I can't see it in that moment.

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@Zoe7 .... best news ..... ❣️

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WOW my sister @Zoe7 wonderful news

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@Zoe7 really really good news that you hadn't had the SI for the last couple of days big big improvement I'm so HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!

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Awesome news @Zoe7 !!!

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@Zoe7 wrote:

I do honestly think we are starting to 'win' the battle - it is slow, and I am not kidding myself that there will not be rough patches still, but I can see some improvement.

So I am going to ask everyone to remind me of this when I am starting to feel 'down' - give me a push and keep encouraging me - it really does help even if I can't see it in that moment.


@Zoe7 This is super awesome news!!!!!!! Here is a picture of me giving you a push. I am pushing you with my head...please don't make a habit of landing on my head...only when you need a push, ok!

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awwww @Phoenix_Rising that is adorable - and omg a little light touch again - very, very privileged

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