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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 love you too @ zoe7

I am bit upset my parents upset me today.

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What happened sis @oceangirl?

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I'll never forgot, I can see you the brighest star in the sky @Zoe7

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It is quite complex, my dad and my mum don't want me to go into hospital. They think if I go into hospital I don't love them. And for a long time I constantly have to reassure them did I care and finding it exhausting. I just seen to have to continue to give to them and they never appreciate me.

And really appreciate everyone here and the support everyone is giving me. Thats why I am finding it tough. Plus my dad said he would sell my house for me while I am away or sell Kira - its his joke but it upsets me. Thanks for listening @Zoe7 💕

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Ohhh @oceangirl .... that's rough .....

Feeling for you Hon ..... sounds like they are finding it all a bit confronting .....

Good for you, sticking to what you know you need to support your own health .... it's just so important .....

💜💐🌷💕

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Its pulling at my heart strings a bit @Faith-and-Hope . But I agree with you, I need to stick to my guns. I feel like I am doing something wrong.



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Goodnight everyone 💖

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Oh sis @oceangirl I feel for you

Sorry - I just got your message - my computer has been really slow lately - need to take it to work to get updates on it I think!

... selling your house or Kira is not a joke - that is hurtful - I understand how you feel! Not what you need when you are already feeling vulnerable!

I know how much you do for your parents and you are 'trapped' in a very difficult situation sis!

But you are doing what is right for you and their vulnerabilities do not need to be transferred to you caring for yourself. I know how much you love and care about your parents - and also how much you worry about them (especially your Mum) - but sis - this is your time!!!!

You can only truly be who you want to be - and also be supportive for your parents - if you are well enough to do so.

"This above all: To thine own self be true

And it must follow, as the night the day

Thou canst not then be false to any man"

(Shakespeare - Hamlet)

I really wish I was there with you - so look to the stars sis and see me shining down upon you - filling you with light and brightening every step you take...

With you always ... holding you up when you feel like falling, and walking beside you when you are alone...

...to the stars and back

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They are controlling behaviours @oceangirl .... and it's hard when you're a sensitive person, and it plays on your emotions.

Even understanding that it's their problem still hurts ..... but talking about it here amongst friends has hopefully taken the edge off it for you .... and then you will be on a two-week learning journey with like-minded people who are there to learn along with you .... and we will be sending you lots of love and happy thoughts besides .....

Go .... and invest in your own well-being.

🌷💗💕

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How are you doing @Zoe7 .... do you have yourself set up for the evening with things to keep you occupied ?

i have just been putting some dinner together .... 9:35pm ... so late to be eating, but that's a pretty normal dinner time in Greece, so I guess we still haven't quite stabilised our living patterns here .... but the kids aren't fussed.and neither am I.

Mexican for dinner, and it's yum !

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