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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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Hiya @Zoe7 ..... 🤗🤗🤗💚💚💚💕💐

Wow @Owlunar ..... that's spectacular ..... 🎉

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@Faith-and-Hope @Owlunar

I am really not up to doing anything today - just saying HI back for now

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Now THAT is a cake @Owlunar. I'm scared of rides at theme parks, but I'll quite happily try your Big Dipper. Delicious

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Hugs @Zoe7 ..... 🦋🤗💕💐💚🦋🤗💚💐💕

Out fridge-shppping at the moment .... :face_with_rolling_eyes:

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@Faith-and-Hope

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So beautiful @Zoe7 ..... that's given me a heart-lift .....

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Wow @Owlunar xx

Hugs @Zoe7

have fun @Faith-and-Hope

hello @utopia, @CheerBear

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This is the third time now that I have tried to post anything here. Each time I have given up when words just would not come!

I have not slept properly again for the last few nights. Last night I was in so much physical pain that I would have called an ambulance if I could have moved. That was probably a blessing in disguise because if I could have moved then I probably wouldn't have needed an ambulance! I finally 'passed out' from the pain and the exhaustion of dealing with the pain. The pain today has been much better but the after effects have been continued lethargy, tenderness, head and body aches. As per usual - the physical toll has also impacted me mentally.

Sunday night was a difficult night - after sleeping on and off for the 3 days before. Then yesterday I was triggered (massively) while waiting for my GP appointment. I did not say anything to my GP - 'wore the mask' and got out of there as quickly as possible. Then of course I had to 'deal with it' when I was on my own. The only saving grace was that I was in too much pain last night to think about it.

Today and tonight I feel nothing but 'everything'. It is as if my body and mind is shutting down to avoid anymore pain. I know this and in a way welcome it as while I feel nothing (and feel like I am nothing), shutting down my mind is helping me to survive. I am not exactly 'coping' but by not being 'present' I am survivng. The real test will come when this veil lifts and I need to deal with what is 'lurking' just under the surface. To say I am scared is an understatement! I know that when I start 'feeling' again there is a likelihood that it will be the last time that I do so. I am so tired, so lost and feel so defeated!

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Hi @Zoe 7, something woke me just now and I can't get back to sleep. I thought I'd check into the site and came across your recent message.
I admit I'm not up to date as I check in when I can, around my chaotic life.
Please remember time heals. That's the most important thing I've learnt from MI. Sometimes it's hard to change moods, thoughts, feeling or emotions and the only think that heals is time. I hope you can hold on through the pain and low, and remember that it really is just a dark cloud that will pass.
I'm thinking of you know and sending healing thoughts, peace and happiness to you.
Xx

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💚💚💚 @Zoe7 .....

Hugs n hugs from me to you ...,,, 💕💕💕
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