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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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Hi @Shaz51 I am more than happy to be on my own

Hi @Former-Member nice to see you made it back to visit us today - you head must not be as fuzzy as you thought

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thanks @Zoe7

i do try
but our relationship is way beyond repair
nothing can fix it know. she doesnt understand what im going through and never will. she just doesnt get it
ill let you know how it goes. she should be here soon. thanks @Zoe7

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@Zoe7..... i feeling sick in the gut just knowing that she is coming. how sad is that

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@Bubbles3 I know this is hard but when she comes - greet her with a smile - that instantly relieves tension a little for everyone - a smile and nice to see you (however forced) will have her on the back foot as she won't be expecting it.

Goodluck Bubbly Boo - chat later

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@Zoe7 yes, I will give you a hard time lol 😂 I don't have a partner either (or husband/wife). So you're not so 'odd one out' But yes, I don't live alone, more by necessity than choice.

There's a few people that know I'm on these forums, mostly mh professionals.

@Bubbles3 I've a sister that I also have nothing in common as we didn't grow up together. In fact we have very little contact. But when we do (usually due to family gatherings) we talk about everything else but any issues we have with each other. Much like @Zoe7 is suggesting. That way, we are both civil and polite around each other.

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Not sad at all @Bubbles3 = that is the stress of past experiences making you feel that way - I used to feel like that even when I would think I would see my sister or most of my family actually). You can do this - deep breathes, drink some water too (excuse to go to the toilet later if you need it lol) and talk to Gizmo for a few minutes. I'll sit on your shoulder while she is there if you like - this little flutterby 'gets around'

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we grew up together @Sans911 but because of what happened to me when i was younger....... she blames me for being left out coz of what i was going through. it a long story. but anyway ill see how i go and hopefully it goes ok. just not looking forwards to it

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thanks @Zoe7

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@Zoe7 , some people thought I was mad getting married , they say you have been single for sooo long , why now xxxx

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@Bubbles3 I understand what you're saying. Sometimes family is just hard.
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