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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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I sleep with the bathroom light on. Always have because of nightmares.

@Zoe

i hope the extra med helps. 💜

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Here's another one I like @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member

@Former-Member I hope they help tonight - I really think I need them. I've had my maximum painkillers too tonight but a couple more should be okay

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I saw that one today @Zoe7 .... the frog holding the leaf in place ..... and I loved it.

Here is a fox curled up on a doorstep that I thought was really cute ....

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And if you like that one, you will probably like this one too ....

Can you make a cup of tea ? Helps to engage the senses ..... sight, smell, taste, and warm to hold.

@Zoe7

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Not a big tea drinker - or any hot drinks really. Have the occasional hot chocolate but don't have any milk so that is out @Faith-and-Hope

Toby is now curled up nearly on top of me - he must be sensing I am not right tonight - little sweetheart

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I was going to say you could make the hot chocolate without milk just to smell and hold it, but not drink it ..... but that would mean disturbing your prince now, wouldn’t it ?

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Yeah - can't move the little fella - he is snuggly and warm @Faith-and-Hope - need him by my side right now Hon - I need him close to stay safe tonight - can't leave him without me

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I’ll be off now @Zoe7 💜💖

you have @Faith-and-Hope 👋👍💜💖

nighty night.

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Please stay too if you don’t have to go @Former-Member ..... 💜💕

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Love the second fox sticking his head up the most @Faith-and-Hope - the first one is super cute and has your coloured flower in it

Thank you so much for being here @Former-Member Goodnight Hon - hope you sleep ok yourself

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