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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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Happy snoozing @Zoe7 ..... ❣️

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Hope you are having a nice afternoon with D3 @Faith-and-Hope

I still have Toby snuggled up next to me. I haven't slept this afternoon - need now to wait for tonight if I can - should be another early night for me if I can keep it together. I know being over-tired has a negative impact upon me. I can feel I am starting to slip into that darker place - just trying to keep my head above water for now!

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Good mumma F&H. Sounds like we're all vegin' i'm like you Zoe1 washed out after two loads of washing. Anyone heard from Dec?

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Not today @Former-Member but chatted to her yesterday. I did some washing yesterday but haven't put it on the line yet - might need to do it again

Feeling that black cloud descend here - I'm sure it is just because I am so tired today.

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Maybe play some gentle music @Zoe7 .....
I find that can help stabilise my mood when I am feeling a s nsw of despair ......

Hi @Former-Member .....

Just finished watching a movie with D3. I am feeling very tired and might lie down for a while, but will be here unless I doze off
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It is a no sound kind of afternoon @Faith-and-Hope - avoiding the potential for hearing something that would trigger me more right now - so no music and no tv. There is no sport on to watch - have Liverpool tv on with the sound off - that will hhave to do. It is starting to get darker already - I just need to get through the next couple of hours!

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How did you go today @Zoe7 ? Milo is home from the vets and goes back Thursday morning. I am feeling a bit tired too.

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I understand @Zoe7 .....

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Well done on the two loads of washing @Former-Member .....

Hi @oceangirl 👋 .... wishing little Milo all the best.

Can you do something towards Christmas in July @Zoe7 ?

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I think we are going to have Christmas in June @Faith-and-Hope as it is exactly halfway to the next christmas then - I will have to check with @CheerBear

It might be a good distraction for me to get some more things organised for the party - just need to work on keeping my eyes open for another couple of hours and then get an early night. Me thinks I won't need meds to help me sleep tonight but I will take them early just in case I fall asleep and forget them.

Was late to GP @oceangirl - got caught in traffic.

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