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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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@Phoenix_Rising I did get back to sleep thanks everyone are so helpful here @utopia thank you for last night did you go to work today how is the rash

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I went to sleep pretty early and actually slept for nearly 7 hours. I was not in a very good place and think I cried myself to sleep. Was still feeling pretty drained this morning - replied to one post - then went straight back to bed. Have slept on and off for most of the morning. Sleep tally now equals 12 hours. That is more than I usually get over 3 or 4 nights. I am still pretty tired - yesterday really did take it out of me - didn't realise just how much until I crashed last night! The meds are definitely helping with my mood and sleeping but my body still needs to get used to them so I am not so tired during the day.

@Pepsimax sorry to hear you had such a tough night - so glad people were around for you

Hi to @Appleblossom So nice to see you around

@Phoenix_Rising you are welcome here anytime. It is wonderful to hear that you are feeling good within yourself - stay with that feeling and don't feel like you are being rude - it is a really good thing that you recognise when you need support and when you don't. While you are swimming - swim - and if you feel the waves crashing over you again... come and find your little corner to lay down in and we will be here for you

@utopia I hope your rash and itching is better today and you are looking after yourself.

@utopia @Faith-and-Hope I feel I have not been supportive enough of both of you over the past few days - but as always you have held everyone else's heads above water You are both such wonderfully compassionate and caring people and have been the most amazing supports for me (and others) on here. I am sorry if I haven't been able to repay you both with the same level of support. I feel like sometimes I am just so consumed by my own issues that I am not capable of seeing when others need help also. That does not mean that I am not thinking of you - just incapable of thinking and focussing on any meaningful responses sometimes. I hope that makes sense to you both!!

Hugs and love to you both

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@Zoe7 I am so pleased you got so much sleep last night and today really really good!!!!! If I don't get to sleep early(ish) I get worked up and can't calm myself down so guys are amazing THANK YOU

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@Pepsimax Sounds like we both had really tough nights. I have been doing much better at night and last night really threw me. I'm still not doing very well today - just want to go back to sleep but can't. Hope your day is much better than mine x

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@Phoenix_Rising. Wonderful to hear you are feeling better this week. Pop in anytime to any thread on the forum. Not rudeness. I'd call it self love - knowing whats right for you and doing that. Enjiy your travels our friend.
@Pepsimax - how are you feeling today? Is it a better day like I promised? Did you tidy your room. My room is a pig sty!
@Zoe7 - glad to hear you got 7 hrs straight. Doesn't matter thag you cried yourself to sleep. The fact is you did it! Your body obviously needed more today. Glad you are doing what your body tells you it needs. That's huge progress. These new meds seem to be working well.
Rash has gone. Only a little itchy. I'm working on different files today - so no chemical triggers. Keeping busy. All good.

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@Zoe7. I think I can talk for @Faith-and-Hope as well as myself.
Stop! Worrying!
We help and support others only when we can. There are enough people on the forum to help others.
When someone is in crisis - a few people step in and help. F&h has support. I don't need any today. And I have it when I need it. Even @NikNik gives a hand when I need it.
You have given a lit to the forums before. But it's nit the sort of place we keep a tally. Support is offered when and for as long as it's needed.
Relax. Enjoy your day.

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@utopia I did tidy my room and went to sleep then

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Sorry @utopia probably over-reacting - don't want to let anyone down and just feeling a bit that way at the moment. I know in my head you are right - just struggling a bit today. Glad you are working in a different area without the chemicals - hope the rest of today is ok for you. Chat later

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Hello @Zoe7, @Pepsimax, @utopia, @Phoenix_Rising, @Appleblossom

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Hi @Shaz51 waiting for daily GP appointment - so glad to have this today - need the support! How are you doing?
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