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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 am so sorry you have had flu-like symptoms to deal with @Zoe7 .... 😔 ..... on top of everything else ...... I had you very much in my mind as I walked around in Melbourne ..... wouldnlove to take you to the places we go there.

It's definitely warmer back here, by about 10 deg .....

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I still have a slight fever but it is nowhere near as high as it was on the weekend - was constantly pulling my doona around me then next minute throwing it off again. Toby just layed on the cushion above me the whole time @Faith-and-Hope

I would love to go to the places you go to in Melbourne with you - there are certainly alot of things I have missed about Melbourne - the Sunday market at St Kilda, the museums and galleries and of course the Zoo

There is no chance of making it back in the near future - my Sydney trip really did set me back many steps - and let's face it - I need to only look at the minute, hour, day I am in atm otherwise it is too much for me.

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Yes, that is the way to move forward @Zoe7 .... just a little at a time .... "from pillar to post" as we say .....

Very excited wolfie here ..... ❣️

Porridge-making underway ..... WH already at the shops .... :face_with_rolling_eyes:

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I bet Wolfie is excited - Toby gets excited when I come back from appointments - so Wolfie must be beside himself lol @Faith-and-Hope

Speaking of Toby - he is presently having his mad nightime minutes. He runs from the loungeroom, to the dining area - under the chairs, around the table and jumps on his bed where he rolls around on his back (barking at himself) then off he goes again. This usually lasts a few minutes then he settles down to sleep. It is the same every night but wevery night I still think it is really adorable

What are your plans for tomorrow? Anything exciting on the agenda or just settling back in at home?

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We have a 3-way family counselling apt tomorrow @Zoe7 ..... and S2 has one with his pdoc. Aside from that I need to be putting food back into the house.

It was lovely to come back to my finished painting which I had brought inside out of the weather .... 😊

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@Zoe7 ..... 💚💕

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You sound very pleased with how your painting turned out @Faith-and-Hope (so wish I could see it - one day - who knows!!! )

Is the family counselling meeting with WH and S2? I moved my psychiatrist appointment from this week to next week - just not well enough to get there. I struggled to drive yesterday to the doctor but had to go to do the usual monthly insurance paperwork. My sister actually came around on Sat and took me to the chemist because I was too sick to drive. Maybe thinks with her are changing a little

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I hope so re your sister @Zoe7 ...... ❣️

Yes, WH and S2 = 3-way tomorrow .....

And yes .... pleased with my painting ..... now I can visit there even when I can't visit there .....

💜

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Still waiting for image @Faith-and-Hope I am actually getting a little tired. I will wait a little longer then cuddle up with Toby on the couch and try for sleep.

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If you miss it tonight, it will be there for you in the morning @Zoe7 ...... cuddle up with your little "hottie" there and get comfy .....

I am headed for Chair Island .....: WH and his choc-treats ar munching away in my bed .... 😖

Chair Island is good ..... will probably doze off there shortly ..... not much stuffing tonight .....
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