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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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@Former-Member You have shown some courageous values on this site.

Sorry no-one has been able to keep you company when you really needed it.

It is one of the things that I am very slowly coming to terms with .. that others dont think the same or have the same values as me, but also getting older I am also finally managing to link in to enough that do have enough of the same values for me to feel alright. It might just be a glimpse of a lady across choir whose story I know and can relate to.

Hang in there. @Former-Member

I also have to realise that when I am upset. It takes a lot to calm me down and I might be hard for others to be around. Try and find things that work for you .. SELF CARE .. having a scented bath ... listening or watching something .. you are also wonderfully high energy .. it can be hard to down the dial .. at least it is for me .. which is why I am trying to develop a med routine.

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@Former-Member. Yes I would expect my friends to droo everything and come running. You and I would do this. Have your friends helped in the past? Have they been there for you before?
I think LifeLine would be good for you to talk with tonight. It seems you can't 'switch' it off by refocusing tonight. That's okay. It happens like that sometimes. Some daus are harder to refocus. Maybe you would be better talking it out.

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Haha helplines have given up on me! This is so dam great!

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I'm a lost cause

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The professionals have given up on me.

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@Former-Member

I don't know your story @Former-Member.

Tell me a little about yourself so we can understand what is happening for you.

Is there everything that helps you or soothes you?

What supports do you have?

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@Former-Member. You have to stop saying that. You have to replace those negative words with positive ones. If you can't do that - try replacing them with positive images.
Cats lying in the sun. A still lake. Soft gentle clouds.
Try and refocus. When you hear that negative talk - use all your energy to ignore it. Then imagine calming images.

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You are amazing @utopia. Hope you are feeling better tomorrow and you can sleep tonight. I'm heading off for the night.Thanks for this evening - so much fun!

Sweet dreams my friend

Zoe

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@Zoe7. Yes I had a great time today. Loved all our friends being there in the corners. And I love how I can come and go and look after the plants.
Sweet dreams my friend. I'm off to bed in a minute. Have to be up for work in 6 hrs. Hopefully my stomach will settle down soon and let me sleep.
Will talk ro you tmw.♥♥♥

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@Former-Member I dont know what else to say, but dont let the negative overwhelm you.

I am also a practical girl .. at least your house is clean.

As I got older I became so practical about it .. that I only did the housework .. when I had lot of anger or energy to work out .. sonme times it wasnt totally clear to me what were angry feelings ..what was high energy ..

I know its not enough .. to make the distress seem worth it .. but

Take care of you @Former-Member

I kind a like your edginess .. nobody is nothing ..

sexuality is so oceanic and engrossing and can be confusing.

Gentleigh Benteligh .. with your self image ... work your way through it.

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