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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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Yeah I saw that post @Zoe7. I don't think it was meant how it came out but got me a bit too. It took me about three weeks to do my safety plan. I worked on it with my therapist and sane staff. I think I could read through the lines that the process of doing it is quite distressing for you. I don't have the same triggers as you but I find the nights more distressing too.

I found initially when it was sent to me over Christmas by moderators I got frustrated but read it anyway. Surprisingly it helped calm me just a bit because I felt a level of responsibility for it. It did make me tune in a bit and try some things on there. However my last week I think I wouldn't have cared less as I was so self destructive. I know though that it will help again. I will need to revise it a bit soon as some things have changed.

Anyway best to put it behind you now until you are ready again. I have to head out for a bit now....taxi driving my son. He's annoyed im still sitting in my towel after getting out of the shower 90 mins ago :face_with_rolling_eyes:😳

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@Former-Member Chat later then???

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@Zoe7. Yes I'm looking for particular native plants and a few books. And I love looking at everything.
I'm a bit tired still. So I'm heading to bed.
I hope you can fall asleep soon

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Probably @Zoe7 if you want. I'll be a bit wired from driving so should be around

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@utopia Hope you find what you are looking for

Look after yourself - hope you sleep well and are rejuvenated for the expo tomorrow.

Sweet dreams my friend

Zoe

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Sweet dreams to you too @Zoe7

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I'm back around if you want @Zoe7. 💜🤗

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@Former-Member I'm still up!!!

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I'm back after taking S4 to his girlfriends. He'll stay there until Sunday now so no more taxi for a bit. I think I'll miss it a bit when he gets his license because it does get me out the house a bit.

@Zoe7 Have you got anything planned for the weekend?

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No @Former-Member It really is a matter of getting through day by day at the moment. How about you - any plans? How are you doing atm?

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