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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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Yes ..... comfy Chair Island is a good idea @Zoe7 ..... 💚🌷

So glad you have that much of an answer, and I hope they come through in time for Wednesday's appointment.

Hugs Hon ...... 🤗💐💕

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Think I might need the tissues this afternoon too @Faith-and-Hope

How are you doing Hon?

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Not too bad @Zoe7. Keeping busy and distracted. I went for a long walk this morning, and I am about to go and visit an injured friend at her home.

I have been painting. It's coming along nicely ....

Can you do some ink sketches @Zoe7, and work watercolour into them ? It's something I want to experiment with more ..... I wish I still had a cat to sketch .... 😏 .... ansinals are great, and you have two right there ❣️

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I still can't do much at all @Faith-and-Hope Just the short drive to the chemist and GP was tiring. We seem to be getting on top of my chest infection and asthma but not my movement and energy. This will take a bit more time. It is frustrating because I can't do anything for more than a few minutes without my body staring to hurt and I feel really weak. It is also a constant reminder of how sick I became last year and that triggered everything I have been enduring since. So even holding a pen or a paintbrush after a few minutes is impossible atm. I can't even pick Cat up and cuddle her so have to wait until she is on the bed and snuggle up next to her for a few minutes (until attention-seeking Toby starts jumping and barking and disturbs us both )

I am so pleased your painting is coming along and that you are keeping on with it. Good that you are keeping distracted but sorry to hear you have a friend that is injured. I'm sure you seeing them will lift their spirits - I can't imagine your presence would be anything less than uplifting

I do miss chatting with you Hon - just not in the best place atm to really think or 'converse' much.

Zoe

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hugas @Zoe7 we are here for you xx

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How sweet of the pharmacy assistant to see that you are struggling and give you a hug @Zoe7.
There are people out there that care about you. Some like the assistant, you may not have thought of.
Sending you a hug. I do hope it snows. Can you see the mountain top from your place? Would be lovely to see the snow but still be inside snugglywarm. ♥♥

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@Shaz51 heart:

@utopia I can see the top of the mountain from my place - even more of it if I go 'up the ladder' for @Faith-and-Hope !!!!

I can't believe I have a sore throat again tonight - I was only out of the house for about an hour and was either in the car or inside buildings for most of that time. The house is definitely warm enough as I have the heater on 24/7 lately. Seriously over being unwell @utopia I really thought it was gone and I was starting to improve.

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Just a temporary setback @Zoe7. Bet the throat has settled back down by the morning.
Up the ladder. You'll have to explain that one.
I've just arrived home from the local AA meeting.

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@utopia I have a ladder at the side of my house that I climb up to take sunset photos and post for @Faith-and-Hope It isn't very high - only a few metres but high enough to get some nice photos when we have a nice sunset. It has also been helping me not get as anxious about the transition from day to night as much as taking the photos is a distraction. I haven't been 'up the ladder' for a couple of weeks now as I can't physically do it safely.

So proud of you my beautiful cocky friend going to AA meetings and staying sober - SO proud

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No. Don't climb a ladder when not well. @Zoe7. The sunset photos sound like a great way to help calm the nerves between daytime and nighttime. Clever thinking by @Faith-and-Hope.
I'm just going to have a bowl of dinner and then go to bed.
Just opened stupid idiotic lunatic letter from Centrelink. Rejecting my medical certificate again. I'm so over it all. So going to try and sleep my mood away. Getting adgitated. Think I'm going to need my prn tonight.
Sorry. Will have to talk tomorrow.
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