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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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Isn't that the way @Faith-and-Hope - as if you don't have enough already to deal with

I am planning on a really quiet day here - I did have some sleep but still feeling exhausted and woke up with a headache still - so slowly, slowy today

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I loved the poppies @Faith-and-Hope I thought they were perfect

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Trust me, they look better photographed than irl @Zoe7 ...... something about the on-screen back-lighting I think ..... it makes the colours more vivid, I have learned.

😊

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I get what you mean @Faith-and-Hope The funny thing is my Butterfly Girl actually looked duller than irl - but that could also have been the lighting in the room at the time - whereas other images have been brighter.

It is a gorgeous day here already. Not very warm yet but the sun is out and there is very little wind. My headache is a little better also

I am seriously considering trying to take Toby to the beach later today. I know I won't be able to walk up the beach with him but I may be able to sit there while he runs around. Of course it will depend on how I am feeling then and if I am ok to drive - so fingers crossed!

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Everything crossed for you @Zoe7 ...... I was so hoping you could get back to the beach soon .......

I went to a beachside cafe here with a friend last week ...... and I was thinking of you as I watched the waves rolling in and smelled the sea breeze ...... there is something restorative to the soul in it .....

Hoping that you get there today ♥️

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The days are definitely getting a little easier @Faith-and-Hope - not great but definitely nowhere near as bad as they have been. Nights are still a struggle but we deal with them when they come

I am also not wanting to shut everyone out so that is a clear sign that there has been improvement. One day at a time hey

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Absolutely @Zoe7 ...... ♥️💐💕

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@Faith-and-Hope I'm going to try and tidy up a little - at least pick up Toby's toys. Be back a little later. Hope you don't get too hot today. Love ya

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Thanks @Zoe7 ......

I made the bed ...... ✔️ ..... and put wh's washing on ...... ✔️ ..... before I left the house. I think that entitled me to cheesecake for breakfast ...... it had berries on it ...... ✔️

I can always sit in the shower .... lol .....

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@Faith-and-Hope @Zoe7

Hello to you both. Another scorcher day here for us f & h. I went for a short drive late last night, when it was cooler, and there was lightning & thunder, but no rain. Cheesecake for breakfast? That sounds entirely plausible.

Beach sounds good Zoe; I only ever go when it's not too hot, and usually only to walk on, not swimming. I'm quite a distance from beaches here, so I rarely think about them.
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