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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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Night @Phoenix_Rising Sleep well - I have taken my meds and a couple extra to help out tonight - so hopefully I won't be too far behind you. Staying on the couch tonight - avoiding bed and any extra triggers.

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@Zoe7 I'm sorry sis you are struggling tonight. I wish I could do more for you as we all wish we could. I am here if you need or if you want to talk about anything.

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Thanks sis @oceangirl but there is nothing anyone can do to help! Need to wait for sleep to stop the thoughts and feelings.

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@Zoe7 What are your thoughts about sis?

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@oceangirl I don't want to go into detail but let's just say all I can see is black and I think you will know where I am!

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Painting means I will be up and about for a while, and we have the Wild West time difference if you feel you want some company ....

I will sleep in the octagonal room tonight too @Zoe7 ... with all the lights on, but gorgeous fairy lights .... lots n lots of them, and a bubble machine .... and a gentle fountain playing in the corner with water-lillies and goldfish.

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Thanks @Faith-and-Hope @oceangirl @Phoenix_Rising @Former-Member

but I really am not very good and need to curl up in the corner of the couch and try to sleep this all away. I will be leaving the lights on to hopefully help.

Talk later

Zoe

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Sorry to hear you're not doing so well @Zoe7. Here if you need. Thinking of you.

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@Faith-and-Hope that sounds like THE MOST MAGICAL ROOM

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sorry to hear that @Zoe7. The abyss is a horrid dark place. I hope you catch the liferaft soon. Know you are not alone and feel comfort in that.

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