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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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Good on you. @Zoe7 💜🦋

Shower time here. Hope to get moving a bit faster than a sloth. 😃

We’re meant to be catching a train to the big city tomorrow. 🤔😮

Havent done that for many years

Was meant to go away for a break for a few days.

Feel useless that I got stressed planning it, so a train to city is about all I can plan.

Now I’m thinking, what the heck!

i can do it, right?? 😫

I’m sure it will be ok once we get there. But, I’m freaking out, lol.

Me and public transport, masses of people, busy city. Oh well. Help!

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You will be fine @Former-Member - it is an adventure for you and we are right here for you if you need the extra support Hon

I don't do people or crowds well either - i tend to do most of my shopping at times of the day when I know there are not many people around but sometimes I have to deal with it - it is not easy but take a few deep breaths and you can get through it. It will be a lovely day to do whatever you feel you can and hopefully share some special moments with your D - you got this sweet Bella

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Thanks @Zoe7

We plan to visit the uni there.

Bit of shopping etc. maybe go on the ferry. Lots to do.

If only I organised a hotel when they were reasonably priced, we could have had a few days to see everything. Not to worry. I do prefer my own bed 🛏😊

💜

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It will be a long day for you @Former-Member but still a really big adventure. Do you need to leave super early in the morning?

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@Faith-and-Hope How is your day going - I am excited to hear all about it Hon...sitting on the edge of the couch here waiting to hear...

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Hi @Zoe7 @Former-Member .... anyone else around .....

It was the basic intro today. Got assigned groups and classes and given our timetables. The tutors seem really nice and so do the other students. The course sounds exciting and full-on, including a lot of visual diary stuff .....

I am really looking forward to it. I have a couple of days free a week for the half-semester, so that will help with the management of D2 and make it not so heavy on any of us.

She got rejected for a Companion card (??) so the gp is filling a “more details” form that spells out that there is no way she can operate independently within the community .....

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ooh @Faith-and-Hope so pleased for you. I am riding this adventure on your coat-tail btw - would love to be doing it with you...

I hope your GP gets all the paperwork sorted for you and you get your Companion Card for D2... it will make things much easier for you and you will be able to enjoy your experience back studying so much more.

On a more selfish note - I am glad you have a couple of days free a week - will help me ease into F&H free time lol

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🤗🦋💕 @Zoe7 .....

Gotta go again for a bit.

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I'll be around for a while Hon @Faith-and-Hope - catch up with you when you can

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Afternoon @Zoe7 ❤
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