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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 can't even imagine how hard that is for you Hon - and to have to move so far for this to happen must only be adding to how difficult this is for you @Faith-and-Hope

I'll leave this image for you to take with you as you travel today - maybe one day you can see it for yourself sweetheart

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I will have to come to Tassie with this inage in hand and walk all around the coastline to find the match for it ..... 😏💚💕

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Well you can cross off most of the state - too far to travel !!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is one of the most beautiful (and easily accessible/dog friendly) beaches in the southern part of the state. Toby absolutely loves it. He jumps out of the car as soon as we get there and runs off to find any playmates (dogs and/or people). He will occasionally stop and look back just to make sure I am still there, then off he runs again. He is such a good boy though - when we return to the carpark he sits while he gets washed and then I wrap him in his towel and he sleeps on the front seat (HIS seat) all the way home.

He is such a little cherub @Faith-and-Hope

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😊 I can just imagine @Zoe7 .....

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Keep those images in your mind as you travel today Hon

I have to head off now - running a little late already - hope traffic is ok and I don't get tired because I won't be able to stop for a rest

Be safe sweetheart - catch ya later (in the same time zone) @Faith-and-Hope

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Take care on the road @Zoe7 .....

Mwah ..... 💋

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope I made it safely to my GP and back home. I have been really tired since but that is no surprise because I am still tired all the time. My latest test results came back ok but she has ordered some new ones. She also did some research herself on my meds and it seems likely that one of them is adding to the physical symptoms - a small percentage of people have side effects and it seems I may be in that category. It is a bit hard to tell because I have been so unwell lately but it could be a combination of side effects from the meds and that being compounded by my physical illnesses as well. Just my luck that I would be in the minority that have such side effects. It really doesn;t surprise me though as I had alot of side effects from porevious meds we tried. It is very likely that with the gradual increase in doses of some of my meds over the last couple of months has also increased the side effects. We aren't going to change anything just yet - which is not ideal - but the alternative is decreasing the dosages which could also adversely affect my mood etc. even more. I do feel like this is the best option atm but I am still not in a good place and still worried about keeping myself safe when I everything gets on top of me.

I do hope that you have arrived safely and are ok. Will hopefully chat to you tomorrow but at this stage I can't promise that as I am really struggling with exhaustion and pain - and just need to get through tonight - as usual - the best I can and get to tomorrow.

Love you Hon

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Hi @Zoe7 ..... 💚💐💕

Yes, arrived safely .... to melt-downs inn3 of us .... :face_with_rolling_eyes:😱

But everyone has gone to their own corner, and we have ordered some dinner in .... so hopefully everyone can get themselves off to bed ....and tomorrow is another day .... !!!

Glad to hear you went okay with the GP Hon. D3 had a reaction to the sleeping med she was put on a couple of weeks ago, and has just been taken off it again. She is being sent to a sleep therapist now instead.

Rest up, andI hope to see you tomorrow ..... coffee on your time ..... lol .... 😃

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Good morning @Zoe7 ..... 🤗💚💐🦋💕

..... and anyone else who is around .....

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@Faith_&_Hope Good morning to you and @Zoe7
I hope you have a pleasant day. At last the coked, rainy days here in Perth have finished, and sunshine definitely makes me feel a little better. I'm at the GP right now ready for a stern lecture about my antics of last week that landed me in hospital. That's all I'll say about that. I'm just trying to get through one day at a time right now. Glad to hear @Zoe7 you might be a tiny bit better. At least you're not going backwards. Take care of yourself you two marvellous people
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