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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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Gorgeous @Faith-and-Hope

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Yes, you’re gorgeous @Zoe7..... 🤗🦋♥️

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haha @Faith-and-Hope don't feel like that How you doing?

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@Faith-and-Hope

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I am coping @Zoe7 ..... but it’s knocking my self-esteem around, going through this process ..... rubs salt into the wounds ..... but it will be worth it if we can achieve resolutions. The illness is so insidious and masquerades ..... I think anyone dealing with an e.d. knows that, and this one is far more obscure than most .... perhaps beyond most therapists to even identify if they are not in the field.

Feeling very bruised at the moment ...... but this time will pass, eventually.

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I really hate hearing that Hon but I am holding on to there being resolutions for you down the track too I can only imagine how hard this is for you atm - knowing what the 'issues' are and not being able to bring them to light yourself and having to rely on the therapists to be able to see what has been so well 'hidden'. Not at all an easy time or process for you @Faith-and-Hope

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It helps so much to be heard here @Zoe7 ..... just to have people who understand how difficult that is ..... and when cues are mis-read, or not seen .....

The thing is ...... (my understanding is) ..... whether the opinions of the therapists are right or wrong, the illness will continue progressing regardless, and eventually show itself for what it is.

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...and whatever happens with the therapists - and whenever the illness eventually 'shows' itself @Faith-and-Hope - you are the one left dealing with the fallout for your entire family and tryng to shoulder the pain and loss of the 'family' you once had. That is all so hard and does break my heart for you

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If it does go the right way @Zoe7, it will bring recovery and validation. Have to wait in faith and hope .... my forum name has been my heart-light from the first day here ..... have to keep trusting in it .....

Wh bought me a gift today.

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@Zoe7 ..... 🦋💕

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