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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 my sister @Shaz51

I am actually doing quite well today - had nearly 7 hours sleep... !!!!

Just chillin' on here and actually having some fun

Going to try and do a few things around the house this afternoon - see how I go - not going to push myself too much though.

How are you doing today - still really tired?

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@Zoe7 wrote:

@Phoenix_Rising Goodmorning buddy

Here's a few pillows to put in your corner to make it feel more homely for you


@Zoe7

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{Snuggles into pillows that @Zoe7 provided and thinks about how nice it is that @Zoe7 made another snuggly corner for @Former-Member, most likely knowing that Phoenix_Rising probably wouldn't want to share her corner, not because she is selfish, but because she needs space...while also needing human contact...it's complicated}.

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@Zoe7 wrote:

@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Pepsimax @Phoenix_Rising @utopia @oceangirl @Former-Member

I have turned our party corner into an outdoor Safari themed space ... I love African animals - and since I am decorating our room I thought I'd put a little of me in too... Hope you all like it


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It really isn't complicated @Phoenix_Rising ... we all need our own space at times... some (like you and me - and a lot in our 'forum family') often need it more than others... There is a corner for everyone here ... to be on your own (but with friends around) or a place to party...etc.

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{Crawles out from under blanket to take @Pepsimax's birthday cake to the party corner. Retreats to underneath blanket and watches party from a safe distance enjoying the super cool decorations that @Zoe7 set up}.

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That sounds like a great plan for today @Zoe7 my sister

I think I might be coming down with something -- No no I am going to be postive xx

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@Phoenix_Rising thanks for the birthday cake did I tell you I like chocolate!!!!

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Hello @Pepsimax

hope you have a good day

You have some birthday wishes in the Happy birthday Thread

and also the

Re: Can someone help me Thread too

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It's all good @Phoenix_Rising. I like and need my personal space too. At the moment the forum is really my perfect space 💜

I hope your feeling snugly and comfortable now @Phoenix_Rising. @Zoe7 really has excelled with her hospitality 💜🤗

@Zoe7 I'm a massive picture book fan 👍☺️

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