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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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@Faith-and-Hope

oh my oh my oh my - at least you got a new one! I could try to draw on my phone but.. I don't believe that would be very great. I can barely draw on paper as it is!

I am so intrigued now to see your work. I believe I have seen some in the past - and it was beautiful. Wish I was that talented..

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Well we all know what @NikNik is getting for christma this year lol

I would have loved to see Adele live @ohanais - except for the people and the noise LOL

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Oh no @NikNik ... I think you just need to drop more subtle hints this time... like buying a bunch of Nutella's and using a black sharpee and writing your name on them.. claiming them as yours.. Then going around telling everyone that you wish you could get one professionally done.. at Myers... cough.... cough.. lol

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@Zoe7

I was actually in the front row of my second and it wasn't anything mosh pit like.. so i didnt feel as crowded.. as nobody was bunched up behind me.. nor in front of me.. Let's just say... I was pretty close to Adele. It was my Christmas and Birthday gift as my birthday was on March the 2nd.. two days before the concert.

@CheerBear

That sounds absolutely magical. That would be delightful x

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I'm just going to grab some strawberries @CheerBear (and if you reach up onto the top of the Gelato freezer you will find my secret stash of licorice for you )

@Phoenix_Rising I do 'see' you there even if you cannot come out of your cave. I'll need to join you again later - if that is ok with you - just taking a little voyage in my really cool butterfly boat around the forum while I am able to

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So close @ohanais I managed to go to one BigBash game last year (with only a little help from meds) and to see Liverpool play in Sydney a couple of months ago. I had quite a bit of help with meds for that one but I missed all the second half because I could barely keep my eyes open. It was all too much for me at the time - and I certainly couldn't do that trip now.

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Woah @Zoe7 - lol every concert I have been to has ended in panic attacks and having to leave for a long while.. including Adele.. but had a few too many drinks... think that helped.. lol. I was out of it. Not to mention my massive attempt this years was only a week after the concert. it's crazy to think about. I struggle with my birthday and birthday month.. I get really depressed.

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I do too @ohanais I used to enjoy my birthday but that changed. This year @CheerBear and I are going to have a combined birthday in December - haven't picked a dtae yet - we'll wait until later in the year to decide that (I hope @CheerBear has remembered this).

Wow - I just realised that I was actually looking ahead to something! Considering last night I nearly went through with my plans and just hung on today - that is a huge statement for me. I still have tonight and tomorrow night to get through though!

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@Zoe7

That is beautiful for you and CheerBear to do together. I hope that I get an invitation!

Things sound tough for you lately hey 😞 Just please contact someone if you ever feel like going through with your plans - sounds easier said than done being someone who ended up in a coma before getting help. I have been in the same position. Just try to think about the masses of pain I caused last time. Lol .. unhelpful but effecting. But then my head starts deluding in the moment and blah blah blah

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So definitely have remembered this one and SO excited that you're looking ahead @Zoe7 🙂

Rainbow unicorn sparkle glitter themed plus whatever theme you settle on too. Yay!
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