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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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@Zoe7. Dinner was like meditation - so so. Glad I went / ate - but wasn't as good as I'd hoped.
Her dress was three quarter length - 50's style

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I do have a vague recollection - I'll google it tomorrow lol @utopia

I've got a big day tomorrow - are you back to work yet?

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Just googled it - yes it is beautiful @utopia

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@Zoe7. I rang my boss this afternoon and said I wouldn't be coming back. I only had 3 days left of this assignment and I've missed the past 1 & 1/2 weeks.
Not ideal or fair - but I'm okay with this decision.
What are you up to tomorrow.

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I actually think that was a really good decision @utopia It would be a lot to catch up on and deal with and you are only just getting well

I have my psych appointment tomorrow - then the usual chemist and GP after.

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It will be a busy day. So maybe don't say the words 'beach' 'park' or 'walk' near Toby. Lol. He can wait til Thursday and just have a chill out day tomorrow.
I'll say good night @Zoe7 & let you get to bed. I hope you sleep well tonight. And I'll be around tomorrow if you'd like to talk.
Sweet dreams. ♥♥♥

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You are funny @utopia.

Thanks my friend. My psych app is 1 - 2:30pm. I'll have an hour or so before I see my GP - so that might be a bit tough. I will see how it goes!!!!

Sweet dreams to you too my friend

Thanks for being around, making me laugh and for just being YOU - it means a lot!!!

Luv ya

Zoe

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Haven't back-read posts .... just dropping this in for @Phoenix_Rising .....

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

I had my appointment with the psychologist today. It was extremely difficult.I am heading to the GP soon but just wanted to check in and let you all know that I'm not doing so well and might need a bit of time to get myself together today. I will see how I am later but not sure if I'll be back on today.

Will be thinking of you all and hope you have had a better day than me!

Zoe

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@Zoe7. Sorry to hear that it was a hard session today. But I'm glad you are seeing your gp now. And I know that she can help you to see things a little easier, after your counseling session. And hopefully give you a laugh or two.
Be gentle and kind with yourself tonight.
I am here if you need me. Or just as a distraction. Thinking of you.
♥♥♥♥
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