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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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Oh @Zoe7, that you would trigger me too, what on earth was he on about? Just keep your place locked and out lights on. Toby will let you know if someone's around, but I'm sure you'll be fine. Wish we could all rock up your place for a pajama party, all night & keep you safe. Hope you boost your data soon. Stay strong, eat chocolate 🌞🌷🌿

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😞 those nights are not fun, here with you @Zoe7

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No money to buy chocolate @Former-Member - and certainly don't want to go outside! He was quite clearly 'medicated' and it could have been anything - which is even scarier depending on what it was. When he kicked the fence (it is just a couple of pieces of lattice screwed together) I really didn't think he was going to stop there - and I was still sitting on the ground behind it - so I had nowhere to go as the fence was laying on me. I am still surprised he walked then ran away. I hope he thought someone else would come out to help and I am not alone here. The only time I have felt unsafe here is when my trailer was taken from the driveway but that passed after it was found. Now - I don't know. I suppose I will get over it but right at this point in time I am jumping at every noise. Toby must be sensing it as he hasn't left my side since.

@Former-Member I really did not need this today. Why can't it just get easier?

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i dont know @Zoe7 i ask myself the same question. theres always something! lucky we have here and each other. I am feeling very anxious tonight too. my dog just growled randomly at the front door which he never does!
Its so frustratig that the insurance company isnt reliable 😞 garrr...

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I think if Toby growled at the door tonight I would go into total 'meltdown' @Former-Member. Are you alone atm?

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its ok @Zoe7 - im not too worried. there is a disabled lady who lives a few units down who goes through recycling bins looking for bottles she can trade in. she might have been around.
I hope toby doesnt growl for you! i'm alone which is probbly a good thing at the moment.
how is cat?

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Hi @Zoe7

I hope your insurances come through tomorrow for you- what time is your DRS appointment?

Snuggle up with the boy, I have trouble in bed with me....

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Cat is good @Former-Member she is laying by the heater. I think that is where I will end up tonight also - on the floor curled up in the corner with my pillow and doona by the heater - probably the safest place to be tonight. I have some extra meds that I might take to 'knock me out' because I am already too anxious, feeling really sick and very shaky.

When do your kids come home lj? Have you made any plans to do anything for yourself this week?

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glad cat is good @Zoe7 - i dont really have any plans, in survival mode. glad you have a safe option for getting through tonight and getting some sleep. i think its a good idea. kids are supposed to be home on friday. i have a ... feeling that they wont be home on friday though. i dont know, brain is a bit clouded with things.

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I presume those 'things' that your brain is clouded with are complicated and you can't talk about either @Former-Member - which makes it even tougher to deal with. I do find that sometimes the things that are really 'bothering' me are those things that I can't talk about - for one reason or another - and that is when I begin to shut myself away more - which isn't a good place to be for me.

I really hope the kids are home Friday so you can spend some time with them. Whatever happens - I'll be here for you (when I get my stupid money and can recharge my phone). The alternative is I can drive to the closest school and 'steal' their internet but that will mean being out of the house and I don't think I can do that atm.

@oceangirl I have one appointment at 10.30 (depending on whether I can pay for it) and then one at around 2pm (can't remember the exact time as it is not my usual time - will check that in the morning)

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