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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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Good morning @Faith-and-Hope @Zoe7,
I hope you both feel better today. I honestly think the tides, the stars and the time is why we are feeling this way.
It will be interesting to see if there is a higher rate of MI ATM.
My bipolar has been pretty severe this last week. It feels like my brain is about to over fill.
Do your mentors help? Do any of you use PHAMS?
Wishing you and anyone else that sees this great day, peace, love and happiness💗

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Hi @ideaslady The only real support I have irl is my GP. I see a psychiatrist about every 3 or 4 weeks (depending on availability and how I am going). The biggest support for me has been this forum and the wonderful people who work for SANE (mods, help centre, community manager...) Without the ongoing support here I would literally have none outside of my GP. It does get very lonely at times and there are times I cannot even connect here. I am very much in thst place atm but I am trying to stay connected and to stay safe - it isn't easy but the alternative isn't either.

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@Zoe7 I know you're not going so great, but my heart is a little lighter when I see your posts. ❣️❣️❣️❣️

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Hi @Zoe7

I feel as if I am a gentle old owl who watches over you at night - I read your thread and reply when I can - I can't reply on my phone - but yes - I call it positive-watching-over -

I am the cute little owl watching the butterfly

Dec

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That is so sweet @Sans911 Tears here again I started to read back posts but became too overwhelmed. The beautiful images, words and support shown by so many is both heartwarming and overwhelming. I can only do what I am capable of doing right now - and that is to try to survive each day.

@Owlunar I do love my cute little owl watching over this little butterfly - especially when I struggle to watch out for myself (and enough of the 'old' Dec - gentle wise owl is so much better!)

Goodmorning @Faith-and-Hope - my 'night angel'

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@Zoe7 ❤️

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Hi @Ant7 How are you doing? Any plans for today?

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Awww @Owlunar, that's gorgeous ..... ❣️

And your post too @Sans911 .....❣️

And yours @ideaslady .... ❣️

Hi @Zoe7 ..... yes I'm reading backwards through the thread .... lol .... 🤗🦋💕

I woke up twice after going to bed, but dozed straight back off again, and now it's 8am. Just sayin', that's a sleep-in for me. One of those wake-ups, I caught myself snoring .... whoops ... 😏

@Sans911 called this "soggy Perth" on another thread somewhere that I'm going to go back to. Haven't had a good look outside, but I believe it .... heard downpours during the night .... but it's not raining now ... so gonna throw on some wellies, a scarf and a jacket, and head to the coffee shop in my jammies .... shhhh .... don't tell anyone. They don't look like jammies anyway, and I've gotta be back to make Saturday brekkie for everyone. It's something I can get them all out of bed for, and at least WH sits at the table, even if he's just eating his own food an won't touch ours.

Back soon ....

How is everyone else's morning so far ?

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@Zoe I am ok just at work.
I am so sorry you are not doing so well You have been in my thoughts a lot this last week. I guess my positive thoughts were not working. Sending big hugs of support your way my friend ❤️

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They were working @Ant7 .... 😊👋 .... cos she's here, talking to us ..... ❣️

💚 @Zoe7 ....

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