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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'm feeling really confused and have been crying for a few hours. I saw GP which left me feeling really alone and unsure.

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A little of both I think @Zoe7 .....

@oceangirl do you want to tell us what happened .....what it’s about ? What are you feeling unsure about ?

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@Former-Member House Rules must be over because I can see you coming... lol

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Lol @Zoe7 😂👋🦋💜

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I’m stalking 😂

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I'm loving it @Former-Member lol ...used to @Faith-and-Hope doing the stalking

How are you feeling tonight - I bought milk while I was out so I can have a hot chocolate tonight with you

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I don't know where to start- basically she is not equipped to deal with mental illness because she is not really interested in MI. But she is happy to treat my physcial illness and left me feeling wanting to withdraw. To me everyone has mental health issues. I am feeling ashamed of being me. I am sorry to be vague but I am guarded @Faith-and-Hope

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Feeling pretty yuck @Zoe7

Trying to make my way to the shower and slowly to bed.

Thanks for hot chocolate offer. Will have to take you up on it tomorrow.

Feel quite ill.

Might pop back later.

Oh its 9pm already. Maybe you might get your early night, with a bit of luck.

💜💜💜💜💜

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I'm not surprised you are feeling yuck or ill @Former-Member It has been a very tough day for you emotionally - look after you - you mean a lot to us here sweet Bella. I am aiming for an early night - had meds early and hoping they kick in very soon. I don't think I will be around for much longer. hugs and hugs to you - look after yourself and check in when you feel up to it Hon

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Oh no @oceangirl ..... that is terrible, but I am not entirely surprised. Just in trying to flag down help in our situation, I was floored to realise how much support we were being denied when I was trying to reach out before everything collapsed.

Our physical health is linked to our mental health in so many ways, it seems incredible that that gap can still be there amongst doctors ......

No wonder you are feeling so miserable and wanting to withdraw. Hugs Hon, and I understand being guarded about details.

Will you start looking for another doctor, do you think ? You have the right to feel supported, and yes, we all go through mental health issues at various stages of our lives and circumstances, even if they are not severe or long-term disorders. We still need support, advice and treatment, and very often lifestyle or relationship changes.

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