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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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Milo is looking really good this morning and looking to go home this afternoon, the vet surgeon will confirm mid afternoon. He is such a sweet boy.

I think it is important too.. and I am hoping I am ble to move on and forward from this but firstly I have to work my way through this slowly...

Thank you for asking about Milo, it means a lot to me F&H

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Being here for you is easy @Faith-and-Hope - you give so much to so many and never ask for anything in return - you are more than and angel Hon - you are an inspiration for others to try to see the good in this life and try to move forward with some hope

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Leaky hugs @Zoe7 .....

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@Faith-and-Hope

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Glad to hear you had a good sleep last night @Zoe7.
Are you able to keep up your fluid intake with your stomach pain?
Stomach and bowel upsets are very common when dealing with anxiety and stress.

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I am drinking plenty of water - is all I can drink atm @utopia. I am going to try tea again this afternoon and see if I can stomach that. If I can then I may be able to eat something again too

How are you feeling today - been doing anything or is it still warmer in bed?

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Lol @Zoe7. Yes it's still warmer in bed. But I'm up and about. Washing on clothes line. Shopping done. Read book while sitting in the sun (freezing in the shade). Watched Dr Phil. Now going to sit in the sun again. Am reading about Dreamtime / Dreamline stories.
I'm glad you are able to tolerate water. If the tea goes down ok, maybe you could have a broth type soup - maybe chicken noodles.
Gave my girls some bones this morning. They are now asleep in the sun.

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Is it a book @utopia? I am always lookiing for books on dreamtime stories - it is a part of the curriculum that we don't have a lot of resources on - what is it called?

If I can tolerate tea this afternoon then I will try some toast and see how that goes. I don't have any soup but should make some in this weather - maybe that could be a job for tomorrow

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@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member I forgot to tell you - I finally found a pair of yellow tinted glasses. I haven't worn them yet as I haven't been out in the fading light but I will tell you how they go when I do.

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Yay @Zoe7 .... ❣️
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