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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. I'm sorry but I have to get some sleep tonight. I wish you well tonight. Try and remember that these feelings are temporary. You are worthy of living a good life.
I'll leave you in capable hands of @oceangirl @Former-Member.

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@Former-Member. What pilks did you take? How many? I'm concerned you may have taken too many.
@Former-Member - can you check on this please.

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Thanks @utopia for your concerns about Loulathecat.
KobeCat here, moderator for this evening.
I have sent Loulathecat an email with information about supports that may assist and we are following our processes.
Regards,
Kobe

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Thanks @KobeCat.
@Former-Member. I hope you are safe and that you get some support tonight.
I'm thinking of you. ♥♥

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Hi everyone ... 💕

Just picked up this thread a little while ago ....

I know that @Former-Member is hurting tonight and wanting to numb it out .... I am hoping this gorgeous image I have found will be at least a bit distracting .... our fur-babies are good at that ....

As the caption says, these are police dogs in China.

I will look up some cat images too.

❤️💕

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Cat found a cuddle .... ❤️

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Morning @utopia

Just checking in to see how you are this morning!

I am aware of what was happening last night - sorry I had to leave you

I hope you are doing ok today and your nausea has passed.

Thinking of you

Zoe

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@Zoe7. That's okay. I'm sorry it was on your thread. Doesn't make your place very safe. But I was glad to see you pull back and look after you.
I was not good all night. Vomiting and toilet trips. Went to bed after 4am. Not at work today - surprise!
Hoping things settle down more today.
How did you sleep last night?

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Hi @utopia - what a shite night - pun intended lol

Sorry that you are still not well - you have defintiely been through the mill the last couple of weeks. Make sure you look after yourself and keep positive thoughts in your head. I know how much the depression can start to kick in for you when you are sick - so lots and lots of self-care to keep that at bay atm

I am pleased I pulled back as well - still got the emails - so had to log off completely to avoid reading anything else - so glad I did after what I saw this morning - that would have really concerned me and I was right on the edge anyway. I did get some sleep - it was up and down and very restless but not bad considering... no nightmares ... some negative thoughts but coped with them better than usual - big tick!

I am glad that Loula had somewhere to go - I don't see it as MY thread - the title alone would suggest that it is a good place to go to seek support - and there you were

... it is also a good place to go to just chill and feel safe - when needed - balance is good!!

I think the most positive thing for me is that I could help to a certain point and (even though I didn't feel good about it at the time) I did step away when I felt it was getting too hard for ME - I wouldn't have done that if no-one else was around and that would not have been good for me - soooo glad you were there... and others jumped in to help also.

I didn't even stay and chat to @oceangirl for long - I did need to step away completely and I didn't want to make anyone else's night more difficult - both things were important to me and in doing so it did help me to stay where I was emotionally and not fall any deeper.

Tough end to the night - but some wins personally for me - growth hey????

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