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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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@Zoe7. Slept in today which was nice. Did shopping and clothes washing. Have the sprinkler going on some plants / shrubs that are looking pretty thirsty. Yes I know about water restrictions - but today I don't care.
Am reading a good book on aboriginal history in Australia.
How did you sleep last night? Are you and Toby taking things easy today?
I have a community event to go to tonight - but expect to be back around 9pm.
I'll be catching up with everyone for a bit of a party on The Beer Garden thread tonight. Has been a full on week of ups and downs for many on the forums & I think we need a party and to let our hair down and relax. Lets see if we can get the moderators to come along too.

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@utopia @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Former-Member @Former-Member @Phoenix_Rising @Former-Member @Former-Member

@BlueBay @Former-Member @Kurra @Baileyboy @Heart @Owlunar @Former-Member @Pepsimax @Former-Member @Former-Member @Shaz51 @Appleblossom ...and I really hope I haven't forgotten anyone...

The last few months have been incredibly tough and you have all ridden the rollercoaster with me at some point. I do honestly and truly thank you all for being with me and supporting me through this time.

I know most of you have read my 'story' on the other thread and I wanted to let you all know collectively that is does mean a lot to me that you not only took the time to read it but have also written such kind and touching words to me. I am writing this here because I cannot revisit that thread just now to write there.

I intially felt like a weight had been lifted and I could possibly start to 'move forward' but over the last two days it has also become very real and I have started to accept what happened - and as you can imagine - this is incredibly hard. I do believe that writing it alI did actually took it out of my mind, placed it in front of me and I could truly see for the first time the enormity of what I have been dealing with. It is like the pieces of the puzzle have all been put in place and the whole picture has been revealed - and this picture is just a bit overwhelming at the moment.

So if I am not around much please understand that I am processing a lot and I am really not sure how I am going to cope doing this.

I will be thinking of you all and holding each and everyone one of you in my heart - as I always do!

Stay safe and stay strong everyone.

All my love

Zoe

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And we are here for you @Zoe7
I get it 🙂 take all the time you need ok...?
Sending our love to you ❤❤

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@Zoe7. I imagine that it is the first time all the pieces have been put together to make a full picture. And that is hard.
Remember you have emergency numbers and your safwty plan. You have people to reach out to when you need help.
I'm here for you my friend. And I'll be sending you my love every day.
You can and will get through this.
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

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We all need to take time to process things in our own way from time to time @Zoe7, so do what is best for you.

Nevertheless it is important to remember that there's also times when we need to reach out to others to help us through difficult times. If you are struggling Zoe please let us know so we can hold your hands through troublesome times.

If you're feeling particularly vulnerable at the moment please call LifeLine or your GP.

Thinking of you.
Luv n Hugzzz 💕 💜 💕

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Huge love @zoe07. Hope you are able to be kind to yourself while you process everything. It is very clear that there are lots of people here who care about you and will be with you through it if it helps you and allow you space when you need it.

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We understand @Zoe7, can you write it on a piece of paper, give it some time in thought - then fold up the paper x4, put it in a drawer until next you'ready to give it some 'air: time - then fold it away again & so on. You've done well really I think. So lucky you have the forums & online services these days, stay in touch. xox

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Hi @Zoe7

Hugs, I'm glad that you have been able to put it out there and got some distance from it in that way, but can understand that its overwhelming.

As @Kurra and @utopia have said, you have a good list of supports and emergency contacts, please reach out for help if you need it. There is a lot of love for you here, please check in with us as often as you can, even if its jsut a quick, hello.

lj

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Hi @Zoe7 Nice to meet you. please look after yourself, everyone is too important not to

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Feel Better soon @Zoe7 hugs & blessings xox

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