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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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@Zoe7. All children have good in them. It's what's going on in their lives that makes a difference to how they behave - especially in primary school.
I personally would have chosen a dog for her. If you have fences - then a dog will stay put. Cats wander everywhere. A bit like this little urchin of yours. Lol. But will be good for her to have some responsibility for looking after a pet. And have the unconditional love that a pet brings.
Your medical center sounds great. Very pro active and supportive to have a quiet space you can go and sit.
My itch is starting to spread again. Trying bot to think about it. Harder than it seems. So four hours later - I'm finally going to sleep. I'll talk to you later.
Remember - you are doing great. The meds are working great. And the tiredness - side effect - won't last too much longer.
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Hi everyone ....

Wifi issues here. Have read some posts and will respond when and as I can.

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@utopia @Faith-and-Hope

Back from GP - nearly 2 hours with her. Together we have completed nearly all the paperwork - would have been impossible to do myself - needed all the records with dates, meds etc. She completed most of the forms - just had to add some personal details that I didn't have on hand. Tomorrow we will fax and then post all the forms - just need to find a couple of things to add tonight and they're all done! Will be such a relief to send them off but then not knowing how long I will have to wait is going to be the most stressful part.

It is now really, really windy here and we all know how much that affects me - so may not be around much tonight. Am going to take my meds early and try to sleep. It has already been a very big day and I can feel my anxiety increasing again. I have just done way too much today and can already feel it getting the better of me.

@utopia hope you have had some sleep and your itching has not got any worse. I really understand how hard that is to cope with - I am allergic to mosquitoes and the itch and swelling can spread quickly and is very intense. If I get bitten in the same area more than once I sometimes need an injection to stop the swelling but the itch usually persists for days.

@Faith-and-Hope Hope you have been able to do some more painting - can't wait to have a new piece of art on my wall

Maybe chat later tonight - really need to see how I am going

Love and hugs to you both

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Good evening all,

I am super worn out and I think I will be snuggling under my blanket very soon. @utopia I hope you are feeling less itchy by now.

@Zoe7 It sounds like the appointment with your GP was super productive. I'm glad she was able to sort out all the forms for you.

Has anyone else had issues logging onto the forum tonight? It took me quite a while - it was behaving very strangely. I have posted about it...but I'm not sure that any IT person will be able to solve the puzzle based on my incoherent description of the problem

Ok, well I'm afraid that's it from me tonight. Night.

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Goodnight @Phoenix_Rising Hope you sleep well

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@Zoe7. Wow. 2 hours and almost all the paperwork done. You must feel rapt in achieving so much. And also exhausted.
Yes. Take your meds and get an early night. Maybe some soft background music to dull the noise of the wind.
I had a sleep. Just going to eat dinner.

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Enjoy your dinner @utopia

Already taken my meds. I am exhausted and not doing so great - too much in one day. Really hoping to sleep soon - need to have this day over with!

Hope your sleep has helped with the itching. Take it easy tonight

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Hi @Zoe7 @utopia hope the itches don't get worse so glad you got most of the paperwork done with your gp

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@Zoe7. Just sleep now. The day is almost over. Have a good sleep and soon it will be tomorrow.
@Pepsimax. The itch is bareable now. Hopefully tomorrow it will be gone.

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@utopia still awake - really want to sleep - fighting off the tears - just a big day and the wind are having a huge impact

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