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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 - lonliness I understand. It's painful.

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{Wanders in with blanket and toy turtle. Hangs up "do not disturb sign." Also hangs up Finding Nemo picture that psychologist emailed through to help with big feelings. Hides under blanket rocking and making weird noises. Knows that feeling will pass. Thinks about fun evening coming up with @Zoe7 and @utopia. Wonders if maybe @Former-Member, @Owlunar, @Faith-and-Hope or anyone else will come along}.

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Hi everyone .... 😊💕

@Former-Member I am assuming you like cats .... ? The image I dropped on this thread last night was for you too ..... with hugs ..... a lot of us know those intense feelings of loneliness, including me .....

Pull up a corner here anywhere and just chill in our company if you like ..... many of us have our distressing moments, and if you're okay-ish in this moment, stay and keep company with us ..... happy to have you here and to get to know you a bit .... and you us.

@Phoenix_Rising is just reserving her own space for the moment. She has let us know she needs that, but she's around for the company too ..... just not wanting to interact so much for now.

❤️💕

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Far from the head space to have a normal conversation but thankyou anyway. Just wanted to apologise. I'll leave you guys alone now

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Please be gentle with yourself @Former-Member ....

Stay if you are up to it .... but we respect your choice if you don't want to .... door is open to come back any time.

I will tag you from "Everything Cats" thread, but ignore it if you like.

💜

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@Former-Member. Sorry my last post was deleted. Inappropriate content.
But I just wanted to say again that everything is okay from my end. I'm just glad you are okay.
At around 7.30 tonight - @Zoe7 & I watch Married at First Sight - or MaFS as we like to call it. We watch from our own homes and then post - judgemental comments about the participants. The only time and place you willfind jjudgements on the forum. Lol. So if you live in NSW VIC or TAS - same time zone - and you don't mind silly conversation - then stick around. You are more than welcome.
Either way - I hope your evening is calm.

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Hi @Former-Member

As @Faith-and-Hope has said - this corner of the world is also where anyone can come to just 'hang out'. There is no need to talk - you can just BE! @Phoenix_Rising is really good at this - she has her own corner - reserved just for her - and she brings her blanket and toy turtle (and now her Nemo picture) and stays with us until the waves have passed. She will occasionally post a picture or say hello and goodbye as she comes and goes but what she does do is follow along to feel the contact with others without having to talk. Others also do this - @Former-Member also has her own corner and @utopia is tring to keep some virtual plants alive in hers. So this really is a place for everyone - and you are not only welcome - but wanted here.

We all have those horrible days (and nights) and sometimes it is too hard to be that person and sometimes it is hard hearing someone else is going through that kind of pain. You have absolutely nothing to apologise for - you were hurting and felt alone - we get that so well here.

We are here for you- one of us always steps up when others are not able to - that is what is so great about this community - we do what we can, when we can - and we share both the good times and the not so good times.

As @Faith-and-Hope said - there is no pressure for you to stick around - but our virtual door is always open for you - and the welcome sign will always be out.

You are not alone!

Sending you a huge hug and lots of positive energy to help you get through this tough time

Zoe

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@utopia are you writing inappropriate stuff already? It isn't even 7.30 lol - oh I fear for what those guys on MaFS are going to cop from you tonight lol - Nearly time - better grab a snack!

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@Zoe7. and it starts

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{Peeks out of blanket to see who is coming to watch brain-cell-killing reality tv}.

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