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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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Either way @Shaz51, I hope it all goes well.

Hi @MDT 👋

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okay @Shaz51 please stay strong. Sorry to hear this. We are here

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hey @Faith-and-Hope

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Please do tag me when you need some support with anniversaries @Owlunar - I know how hard they can be

I think just as in real life we get drawn to people here for various reasons - whether they be our stories are similar, we have mutual interests or we find ourselves connected to someone for what we may intially see as unknown reasons but we feel that connection through their words - whatever the reason, it is nice to have those connections and be able to support each other.

@Faith-and-Hope @MDT @Shaz51 @Snowie @utopia and all passing through here today...

Had my first hydrotherapy session today - it was tiring but I can definitely see how it will help my back in the longer term. It is going to take some time for it to start strengthening my back and eventually be able to relieve the pain but it is much easier workingin the pool than doing the exercises out of it. I am very tired and sore now so taking it easy this afternoon is all I can do.

How is everyone else this afternoon?

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I feel sick and distraught.

Just spent an hour and half trying to sort hospital stuff re d.

I feel so broken.

This is so hard

Dont know how to cope.

Just need to know someone will sit with me

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢💜💖

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I was just about to post toyou and Maggie on taking the plunge @Former-Member - I am here to sit with you and listen if you need Hon

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Thankyou @Zoe7 💜💜🦋

its so hard

i don’t know how to cope with being knocked down so many times

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Sorry to come on here with my blubbering when you have so many struggles of your own @Zoe7 💜

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I think that is one of the toughest things we have to deal with @Former-Member when it feels like it is one thing after another and their is no respite - that is why this forum is such a lifesaver for so many - we get it and can be amongst others who get it too - sharing the things we are facing with friends is invaluable - it doesn't take away the pain but it does help having that support from friends

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This is a thread for anyone that is not cpoing Hon - you are just as important as anyone and you are most welcome to 'blubber away' as much as you need - here for you sweet @Former-Member

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