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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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Thanks @Owlunar. Yes I was feeling better - so I ate some chips / crisps. Bad decision. I feel okay. I just wish I could eat more than dry crackers and toast.
@Zoe7 - good morning my friend. How are you this morning? Sorry if my post was a bit too 'yucky' - it was more that I wanted to give you a laugh.
I'm thinking about you and Toby and even Cat today.
Sending my love. ♥♥

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Hi @utopia

Just remember those of us who are mothers have been there and seen it all - we have to grow cast-iron stomachs

Try eating some grated apple - take the skin off first - and it doesn't matter if it goes a bit brown - add some sugar - you probably need some sugar

And some canned two-fruits - or just canned peaches and pears - if you have them handy

You can have a little milk in your coffee - or eat low-fat yoghurt in small amounts

One bad thing about upset-tummies is dietary-boredom - terrible disorder to go with the worse disorder

Bad luck about the crisps - I love them too - and remember - salt - you need some salt - so I hope your crackers have some salt on them

Dec - just handy hints - I have used these myself in the past - not advice - you can try them or not and I will still love you - but forget the crisps for now

Aww - sounds so trying

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@Owlunar. You might need to start a new thread called Dec's Handy Hints.
Yes the boredom and hunger for flavour. I really miss the flavours. But just wait til tomorrow. If I'm still a bit sick - I might start drooling over the Friday Night Feast posts. Lol.

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Hi everyone - not up to doing much still - a bit more time and I'll check back in with you all maybe tonight

@utopia It was a bit yucky but it did make me smile - your boy's comment even made me laugh Exactly the same thing happened to me when I was in Mykonos - had white shorts on also and had to walk (rather quickly) back to the hotel over a kilometre away - jumper wrapped delicately around my waist - then straight in the shower fully clothed! Funny now - not funny then!!!!

@Phoenix_Rising Thankyou for the beautiful flowers - made me cry again today - but in a good way

@Faith-and-Hope I see you have already started painting - looking good already It may take me little longer to get started - not in the right headspace atm...

@Former-Member @Former-Member @Appleblossom @BlueBay @Pepsimax @Shaz51 @Owlunar

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I can so relate to not being in the right headspace to paint @Zoe7 .... hoping to cheer you up a bit by starting mine .....

Hugs ..... 🤗❤️💕

Hope you're feeling better soon.

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@Zoe7. You win. A 1km walk in a different country and wearing white shorts. Mortifying. But so funny now.
Yes my son has learnt the skill of the quick sarcastic comment. Definitely gets that from me.
Take your time. No rush to do anything today or tomorrow. Do whatever you need to do.
Just know that I am thinking of you and sending you my love. ♥♥♥
Tomorrow is a new day.

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@Faith-and-Hope I love what you have already done ... and it did make me smile

and @utopia

I am not doing so well but I will be ok. Yesterday was so much harder than I expected and has really affected me. It's not just being mentally drained but how physically affected I am - just need time to recover - a lot of resting (sleeping) and allowing the pain and memories to wash over me and pass.

I did think it was going to be quite difficult but I did really underestimate how traumatising it would be for me again. I am not actually sure how much I can do atm and may just disappear without notice on here - so don't be alarmed if that happens - just me dealing with whatever is going on at that moment - still having a lot of flashbacks and can really be triggered by anything right now.

Thinking of you guys

Hope your day has been a good one

Zoe

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I'm with you @Zoe7. You are not alone - ever. I'll be holding your hand anytime you need it. Take whatever time you need.
You are loved and you are valued here.
♥♥♥♥

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@Phoenix_Rising ..... ❤️💕

That's gorgeous .... 😊 🐢 💕

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@Zoe7. I forgot to say.... you can get through this. It is hard ... but you WILL come out the other side. You are doing what you need to do ... and I'm very proud of you. ♥♥
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