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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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Thank you all for your messages for my Dad. Hoping to have some news tonight or tomorrow. Heading out soon for my dietitian appointment.

Talk more soon. Have a good afternoon ☺💖

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Yesterday was a very long day @Faith-and-Hope @BlueBay @Snowie @utopia @Appleblossom @Shaz51 and all who read this...

DBT was very triggering - we were talking about fear and a couple of the examples brought forward by another member of the group were too close to home. Then my pdoc session took a turn I did not expect and left me quite shaky. The session therefore went quite a bit of time over our alotted time which then made me late for the physio as well. It was difficult going straight from one appointment to another but the physio was really lovely and made me feel more at ease. I start hydrotherapy next Tuesday with the same physio.

Last night was extremely tough and I am still feeling the effects of yesterday today - still feeling overwhelmed, very sore and exhausted.

I hope you are all having an okay day

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Hugs n hugs @Zoe7 .....

That does sound tough.

I am out and about at the moment, but I will be home a bit later this afternoon and will be around.

💚🦋💕💚🦋💕💚🦋💕💐

Hugs for you too @oceangirl 💕

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I will fill you in a little more later when I am more able to get my thoughts together @Faith-and-Hope Hope you are having a good day out and about

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It’s been errands @Zoe7, but everything is falling into place. I have made some appointments for check-ups when I get back over here.

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A day of getting things organised is sometimes what we need to do @Faith-and-Hope. I have slept most of today and am still exhausted - it was a very long day yesterday. I am going to lie down again for a little while and rest my back - Toby is already snuggled next to me so poor little fella will have to move over lol Will keep an eye out for you though Hon

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Sorry to hear @Zoe7
I hope you get better soon. Take it easy and go well on yourself please. You are a good voice on the forums and I like having you around. Please take care 🙂

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Thank you @MDT I like having you around too - I think the way you have been handling yourself over the last couple of weeks is inspiring - you have had to weigh up some pretty big options and put things in place for yourself in order to move forward that are not easy - such big decisions show you have a lot of strength within and that you are able to see forward even when you do not feel so good about yourself - that shows great courage

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@Zoe7 I often sleep a lot after an emotional appointment. You did really well to be able to manage what you did yesterday. It was a very full day & triggering. But you did it, gentle butterfly. And even made it to the physio!

Take things easy tonight. Hugs for you ♥♡♥. You are doing really well.

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Thanks you @Zoe7

Do you find DBT useful?

Just taking it easy atm before work tonight. Coffee hit.
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