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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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Goodnight @Former-Member and the best of luck for your adventure tomorrow

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I have seen you getting out and about a bit on the forums this week @Zoe7 ..... good for you ❣️ It’s so lovely seeing you in that caring support role when you can ..... and it’s coming from your experience.

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Goodnight @Former-Member 💟💟

Thats great @Faith-and-Hope a few weeks will go past pretty quickly i reckon 💖

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Thanks Hon @Faith-and-Hope I am going to head off to watch the game now - might come back on at half time - see how I am feeling then.

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I don't know if you are still around @Faith-and-Hope but if not you will get this tomorrow...

I know you are on the move again tomorrow so I probably won't be able to chat to you much - just wanted you to know that I am really pleased that things are falling into place for you over east and that you are making some connections. I hope that all makes you feel a little less alone Goodnight my angel and safe travels tomorrow

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Thank you @Zoe7 ..... 💗🌷💕

I’m sorted, but everything is still feeling like it’s in bits and pieces ....

Although he didn’t work today, S2 has been putting himself to bed early, as he did tonight, trying to get his sleep cycle sorted out. When that is in the right place it has a knock-on effect of energising him at the right time of day to work.

I’m just going to go with the flow for the next week or so. I am organised underneath it all, so I will do a re-group of myself at the other end of the week in time for uni start.

I am leaving this place clean anyway ....

Goodnight Hon. I hope you sleep well ....

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I hope S2 can get his sleep sorted out and just as importantly get his work completed and in on time. I know it is a tough position for you to be in - not wanting to push him but still trying to encourage him - it can be a fine line when dealing with the underlying MH issues as well.

I hope you enjoy your time back west - spending time with your girls, your dad and hopefully seeing some dolphins along your river. Sometimes these small moments can carry us through the tougher times.

I had my meds late tonight because I wanted to watch the game so I will be up for a little while yet... just trying to wind down a bit now and hoping for sleep to come easily tonight.

I have my gp appointment tomorrow and I'm pretty sure she will send me for an xray so I might not be around much myself - see how the day pans out though I suppose @Faith-and-Hope

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I think it is because the mi was triggered through excessive pushing and controlling @Zoe7, that seems to be what triggers the shut-down .... even the expectation that that is what will happen is enough, hence his unreasonable fear of being judged by his tutors. It’s facing demons at the moment, because it is a revisitation of exactly this time of year last year and the year before where he experienced repeat traumas. If he can make it through this pinch-point I think he will start to recover. If not, he will have to keep revisiting it until he can ..... please God it happens this time around .....

I will be thinking of you with your appointment tomorrow. I hope it all goes well.

There is a lot of joy to focus on in the days ahead. That is where I have to set my attention. Have done all I could here for the moment.

Faith and hope ..... faith and hope .....faith and hope .....

Goodnight. I will try to sleep now. D3 texting me .... :face_with_rolling_eyes:lol

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I hope there is a breakthrough this time around for S2 as well @Faith-and-Hope.

Goodnight Hon - I am going to log off myself now and relax for a little while until I begin feeling sleepy. Hopefully catch up with you sometime tomorrow. Sending you hugs and much love

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Thanks @Zoe7 .... you too 🦋💕

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