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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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Morning @utopia I had about 5 hours sleep altogether - woke a couple of times but no nightmares - yea!!!

I can see that you were up during the night so I suspect you didn't sleep well

I have been up and about for a few hours now - sanded the wall where I have been replastering and filled some holes to sand over when it dries - but now I have to vacuum and wipe up the dust - bugger. Thank goodness it is nowhere near where I have set up my art room. I am probably not going to start that this morning - it is a beautiful day again here so I am planning on spending a lot of time outside today (and maybe a little less time on the forum... think I totalled around 16 hours all up on here yesterday - I think I actually wore away some of the letters on the keyboard I types so much lol).

I am looking forward to you watching MaFS - I can already imagine your reaction and what you are going to say - should really get you on your soapbox this morning lol

What time are you going to your doctor?

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@Zoe7. Yes my sleep pattern is all over the place at the moment. I was struggling last night to try to get my head around something new. I should know my brain doesn't work well at night. If I need to learn something new - I should do it early in the day. When my brain is fresh.
Yes you were a busy little butterfly on here yesterday. So I can imagine you needing a bit of space today. Sounds like you and Toby might spend a bit of time in your garden today. Enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. I'm sure he will love it as much as you.
If MaFS goes the way I think it will - then next time you pop on - you may find a heap of posts from me.
Still can't get over the frigid comment!
Enjoy your day my friend. ♥♥

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@utopia I have always been a bit of a night owl - pretty hard not to be when you don't sleep lol - and find I do my most productive thinking and work then - has always been a way to distract from the darkness. Lately (as you know) the nights have not been productive but extremely triggering and difficult. I have been in such a bad place that I haven't been able to focus or concentrate on anything. Now that I am finally starting to get some sleep - and not have as many bad nights - I am finding I am more alert and able to focus more and more in the mornings. I see this as a really good sign. Maybe I am just starting to turn the corner a little!

I am looking forward to ALL your posts - me thinks you might wear out your fingers too (please don't throw your phone at the tv - or whatever you are going to watch it on lol).

Check in with you later my friend

Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!

Zoe

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Goodmorning @Former-Member

Did Elsie like her new beds? lol

Hope you have an easy day today - if you are up for some fun later I might bring 'Cheeky Zoe' out to brighten your day and make you smile.

Catch ya

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Elsie loved her new beds! She didn't move all night haha... until it was time for tuna so she ate that and now she's back, chillin!

I will definitely be around later for some Zoe laughs they are always great, Iooking forward to it 🙂

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@Former-Member I added an image on a post on @Phoenix_Rising's thread 'riding a wave' that you might like...

Have my GP appointment at 4.30 so you might miss out on the laughs lol - Friday Feast might be interesting though - especially if Phoenix is there - she cracks me up!!!!!

@utopia @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member if any of you are around at the moment I could really use a hand helping out scared01 on 'such a failure' thread - need a break but don't want to leave her unsupported atm

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Onto it @Zoe7 .... thanks for the heads-up ❣

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Thankyou @Faith-and-Hope

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@Faith-and-Hope Thankyou so much for helping out this afternoon - I was really struggling with continuing to support scared01 and I could never have done what you have. Your responses have been - as always - amazing. I read through what you said to her and your insights and advice has really seemed to hit a chord with her. I knew you were the right person to call on - very much appreciated

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Thank you for all the encouragement @Zoe7 .... I really appreciate it .... not everyone sees things the same way but all we can really do is share another perspective and see whether the other person is receptive to it. I hope she is .... she comes across as a beautiful person doing her best, and so young to be loaded with sibling care responsibilities.

I hope you are okay too .... it's much easier when there are a few people chatting with someone in distress., but not too many at once either. Good on you for calling on more support ❣
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