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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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Thanks @MDT ..... you too ...... I hope you sleep well.

Seeing what happened to my health shortly after we made the move at the start of the year @Zoe7, I am so, so grateful to have been able to lean as heavily as I have on the forums here ..... I cant imagine how I would have come through it as well as I have otherwise.

I went to the psychologist three years ago feeling completely burnt out, and yet I have managed to crawl forward another three years ..... two of those with forum support .....in your company ..... and amongst all the special people here.

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You are so much a huge part of what make the forum special @Faith-and-Hope You not only provide support but share your journey with others as well. You encourage and show courage, you sit with people whilst they are struggling and despite your own struggles you are always there for others - you are a shining light amongst so many stars here Hon and it would not be the same place without you

@Faith-and-Hope I am going to log off - I need to find a way to get through tonight - don't worry about me if you don't hear from me for a while - I just need to try to get through this somehow - this is the lowest I have felt for some time and I hope it is just 'one of those days' and tomorrow will bring more light for me.

Look after yourself my angel - you mean the world to me

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Goodnight @MDT

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They are such lovely words @Zoe7 ..... but I am the one feeling privileged to be here ..... amongst so many stars, as you said, and yourself a bright one .....

Take care of you, my angel, and I hope tomorrow bring healing light into your wingslittle butterfly ..... ❣️

Hugs 💚💐🦋💕

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@Zoe7 Just dropping off a pic, hoping it brings momentary light.

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@Zoe7 I'm sorry if I triggered you last night. No need to reply, just need to apologise.💜💜💜

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@Zoe7. It's a gorgeous sunny day here in country Victoria.
I hope the sun is shining where you are

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@Faith-and-Hope How are you travelling today? Any better than yesterday?

@Maggie no you didn't trigger me yesterday sweet Maggie Is that your fur baby?

@utopia It is quite dull here today but not too cold. Last night was very cold - the nights are now all cold.

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Hi @Zoe7 ..... 👋💚💕

I went and visited cats this morning, and that has helped.

How are you doing ?

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Still not doing so well here @Faith-and-Hope but better than I was last night!

Glad that you have found the cat place to visit - I can imagine you sitting with purring cats and coffee, feeling more at peace in the moment

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