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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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You can come on and off the forums @Zoe7 ..... when you have someone bough energy, log
On and read all the loving messages from your friends who are supporting you in spirit whether you are posting or not ..... leave some "likes" to show us you hear us and "see" us and are around .....

The "like" button is actually working ..... just very delayed, or needing a post or page change to register properly ......

In between, cuddle up to Toby and try to recharge your batteries. Please make sure you are eating and drinking to support that recharge.

Can you play some gentle music in the background ? Is there a music channel on the tv that is "easy listening" no-words-just-music ? Music is soothing and healing in that form.

Please have some gentle light available to, to let your brain know it's day time .....

Big hugs sweetheart .... 💚💐🌷💕

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@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @utopia @CheerBear @Former-Member @Pepsimax Had someone from work call in today. We went to Bunnings together. I am still so tired and very cold although my house is warm. I probably should have stayed home...I thought getting out might help but I feel worse now. I am going to have to have some painkillers for my headache and my chest, throat and ears are all now sore. This is a vicious cycle - I try to do things and it exacerbates how physically unwell I am then I get frustrated and being unwell makes my depression worse - and the cycle continues. Just when I start to think I am 'getting on top of' the sickness - it comes back again - it should not be surprising to anyone that I have had enough of this!

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@Zoe7

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Not surprising at all @Zoe7 ..... any one of
Us would be sick of that cycle .... and anyone caught in it is ...... but there are so many stories here of people who have emerged from that cycle who are saying how glad they were that they hung on through it ..... they persevered beyond what they thought they could do, and the cycle changed, then changed again, like shifting down gears ......

Please just rest ..... if nothing else you may have achieved some Vit D intake that can help repair your immunity. Have you had your levels checked ? Vit D is an essential vitamin to immunity and recovery I believe, and if you are staying long-term indoors then you will likely need a supplement.

Hugs @Zoe7 ......

Had more WH dramas this morning, and it's caused S2 a set-back .... but he is off to see his pdoc now with WH driving him there, trying to be there for his son but clueless as to how to be in the right way ...... there has to be a corner for us here somewhere too @Zoe7 ...... keep holding my hand while I'm holding yours ......

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Sorry to hear you are sick @Zoe7 staying warm inside sounds like a good place for you to be right now. I hear your frustration with the cycle of being unwell and it feeding it certain states, thoughts and feelings. Please try and be gentle, sounds like your body needs some R&R. Here's a little heated comfort which I find comforting. Anything that takes your fancy on tv to watch?

Pebbles

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I already take supplements for vit D @Faith-and-Hope My levels were nearly normal in last blood tests done in June. I am over 'just resting'.

@Former-Member I am over not being able to do the simple things without effort like driving or doing the washing. I am over feeling so weak and sick all the time. I am over having to deal with PTSD and the nightmares and flashbacks. I am over trying so hard not to think that it gives me headaches. I am over being in pain. I am over the feelings that come with the 'memories'. I am over not wanting to be awake but can't sleep. I am over 'talking' about it all. And I am over going over and over the same things that are causing me so much hurt and pain. I just want it to be over!

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💜 @Zoe7

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@Zoe7 I am super over it all too. We can be over it together...under all these teddies.

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Big hugs @Zoe7 💗

I'm sorry you're feeling so sick and so over it. I can understand why you would be.

I'll sit in a giant pile of teddies with you and @Phoenix_Rising and anyone else who wants to (who wouldn't want to sit under that pile).

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I can hear that @Zoe7. Really wish I could make this easier for you

You have a lot of great support here, lets all jump into those teddies with @Phoenix_Rising and @CheerBear 🙂

Take care, I'll check in with you tomorrow

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