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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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I know you do have some idea sis @oceangirl

But you need to sleep too - I will be ok - I will feel better if you guys can get some sleep

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Okay @Zoe7. I'll head off to bed now. But I'll probably be up again in an hr & an hr after that. My stomach isn't coping tonight because I ate ... meat. No dairy. Lol.
So I might just pop in from time to time.
Sending you hugs and Toby a pat.♥♥

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Thanks @utopia I hope your stomach settles down and you can at least get a few hours sleep.

Thankyou for your support my friend

Toby has had his pat

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@Faith-and-Hope Still waiting for image to come through.......

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@Zoe7

Another one coming now .... 😊💕..... then I have to stop and recharge my iPad .... but I still have my phone to chat for a bit. Not pumpkin hour yet ....

Are you set up to rest ? Comfy cushions .... Toby .... milk and banana .... TV .... ?

Back soon .... wait for this one now ....

Stepping Stones

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@Faith-and-Hope That is looking so good that I don't want to start mine!!!

Sitting on the couch with Toby next to me. No tv - too risky and too much noise - head and body hurts too much and any noise makes it worse. Can't actually eat or drink anything because my stomach is so sore. I really am not very good physically - just hurts everywhere. I can't even lay down properly as my head starts spinning and the nausea gets even worse. Can't turn all the lights off to help with my headache because I don't feel safe. I really am stuck in this horrible place and just need to fight my way through tonight.

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Oh dear @Zoe7 .... for both reasons ....

I didn't intend to put you off painting this image .... 😳 ....

Do you want to do this one instead ?

It lends itself to pastels, and that's a beautiful calm blue .....

..... And oh dear that you can't DI'm the lights for your headache for fear of feeling safe ..... do you have a lamp you can turn on instead of the main light, and keep a strong light on in the room M exit door to where you are ?

Ginger helps with nausea, and so does chamomile, if you have tea for either ....

Hugs .... ❤️💕

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@Zoe7

I've just been laying down for the last hour, I am struggling to sleep. I believe I am past the pumpkin hour though.I am sorry you are hurting so much physically & emotionally. I am hoping your GP can work some of her magic tomorrow for you.

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@Zoe7 Good night my beautiful sister

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