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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 might watch it with you

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There are a few on the sports thread that are watching it @Snowie so you will have company. How are you settling in?

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Hey @Zoe7 👋💕

I have been busy cleaning for most of the day. This house is small so it wasn’t a huge effort .... I dragged it out across the whole day .... but it was really grotty and driv8ng me nuts.

Its only S2 and me in it for the week, and he slept all day so I had a clear run ..... nobody else to fall over ..... nobody making messes everywhere as fast as I can clean it up ..... feels lovely to know it will stay this way now for the rest of the week.

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Next job is to come to my place and clean for me lol @Faith-and-Hope

I did manage to do the washing up today but the washing will have to wait as it is too wet to peg it out anyway.

It is lovely having a clean, tidy house (I have nearly forgotten what that is like) but like you I am able to now do a little at a time with the help of meds. I am making sure not to over-do it though.

It will be nice for you to spend some quality time alone with S2 - I bet you will both benefit from the space but still be able to be around for each other... reset a little - I'm sure you both need that.

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Ok @Zoe7 just trying to lower my anxiety a bit

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It feels like that @Zoe7 ..... comfortable in each other’s company, but happy to hold some distance too. He is working at switching his sleep hours back without anyone telling him how to do and waking him up / keeping him awake to try to achieve it for him .... without mentioning any names .....

S2 had asked about semi-healthy snack foods before I left. I discussed it with him and bought a few items, including fruche to try as an alternative to yogurt ..... got back yesterday to find 16 tons of sardines, 16 tubs of fruche, four blocks of hazelnut chocolate, and two large sourdough baguettes ...... he has had a personal shopper this week .... lol ..... I won’t need to shop !

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I expect that is not so easy for you tonight - being your first night in there @Snowie

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No wonder you needed to clean with all that food - must take up a whole room itself lol

I hope this is also a week for you to be able to reset and feel better yourself Hon - you need this break as much as S2 does @Faith-and-Hope - been super worried about you for a while now and think this is just what you need to rest and find yourself again.

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I agree @Zoe7. I can feel it already. I am “off-duty” and it’s not a familiar feeling.

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It is going to be great for you Hon - and you can enjoy your induction day with the anticipation of what is to come from your course with nothing or no-one to have to answer to - I am excited for the upcoming week for you @Faith-and-Hope



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