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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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Awwww @oceangirl you are so sweet

Yep it has been a tough 48 hours - and I still haven't slept - but I have got through it - like you knew I would!!! Thanks to my beautiful 'forum family' and my amazing little sis

Have my GP appointment in a couple of hours and then I think I might actually be able to get some sleep - yeah!!!

Do you have any plans for this afternoon?

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@utopia ...and I thought you were talking about me - but no - some other 'teacher' - must have been good to get something resembling a portrait out of you lol -Hidden talents maybe my little Cocky friend?

Maybe you should google a few quick facts about Surrealism before you leave - or maybe we can do it for you!!! Will do that after my GP app.!!!!

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@utopia

Surrealism - a 20th-century avant-garde movement in art and literature which sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind, for example by the irrational juxtaposition of images.

In real terms it means blending dreams with reality ....

This is a famous surreal image because it captures the concept beautifully ....

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Hiya @Faith-and-Hope, lots to catch up on I see, how have you been??!!! Hope you've also been well, how are things?

Looks like you guys are gonna need a bus to fit you all in for this forum family road trip, and NZ! FUN!

🙂

Ohh and I'll be back on Tuesday @Zoe7 ! Haha yes Elsie is the ruler but it works well as her happiness makes me happy 🙂

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Thanks @Faith-and-Hope for filling in @utopia on Surrealism. I was about to post something for her also then saw yours - too slow me!!!!! (I have been up for over 48 hours so I think I have an excuse lol)

@Former-Member - gotta keep a close eye on you Mods - seems like you guys are everywhere atm - I have counted 4 in the last hour lol - must be having an early Friday Feast party there!!!!

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I'm back in Aus @Former-Member .... but WH has flown back overseas to fix some faulty renno work in a family property over there. He will be away for weeks.

So we get a break from The Regimen and I can see my baby dragons visibly relaxing by degrees, and righting their sleep and eating issues for themselves.seeing this gives me hope that the rest of us will land back on our feet once hubby's eating disorder is eventually addressed.

I believe we are seeing signs now that he is progressing towards Stage 2 of the Stages of Change model cos he is less reactive, and calming down quicker and listening to some reason when he does go into melt-down. He also suffered some severe disappointments on our trip that I hope (!) has him questioning some aspects of what he is doing. Early days yet though .... The Regimen is still in full force.

On a lighter note, the kids and I have been getting back into artwork .... and that is a real measure of my head and heart space. Planning a get-away weekend.

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Haha that's funny @Zoe7, it's rare there are that many of us on here all at once, especially on a Friday! Maybe the feast should begin earlier as it seems we are all in the mood already, i'll bring the cheese 😉

Oh @Faith-and-Hope welcome home! So glad the baby dragons are feeling more settled and that your hubby is showing some positive signs of change, that really is so great, so happy for you all

That is wonderful you are getting back into your artwork! Did the trip give you some inspiration ? A weekend away sounds fantastic, is that just with you and the baby dragons?

x

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@Former-Member I feel that you have already brought the cheese lol

I think I should just bring the napkins to wipe away some of the cr*p coming out of my mouth (fingers) atm

...and @Faith-and-Hope didn't have much choice in getting back into her Art - she had to push me along the path to get motivated to do something ... and has definitely motivated herself along the way...

YES @Faith-and-Hope I am taking some credit for this..........

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Yes @Former-Member .... the trip was awe-inspiring .... but I also painted a bit while we were away .... images posted on Far and Away thread, cos they're ones I can share .....

The paints were different to what I was used to tho, so I had to learn to "drive" them which was a comfortable challenge.

The kids got into some artwork too, with the paints and pastels, which is the motivation I am building on for a painting weekend away, while WH is away, so yes .... me and the bd's with any luck .... try co-ordinating timetables with this age group .... !! .... lol ....

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As you should @Zoe7 ..... ❣

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