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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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Hi @Zoe7 sometimes I don't know what to wtite but wanted to say I understand what you're saying.

Hope you are ok after today DBT therapy session.

Take care

❤️BB xx

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💚💐🦋💕 @Zoe7 ....

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You know exactly what to write BB and what you have written is enough Hon - thank you for your support @BlueBay

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Wow @Zoe7 what a day! Well done for getting through all of that. Your pdoc sounds really good!
Pity about not finding anything for your dad though, thats abit of a pain but im sure youll find something soon enough.

Whats your plans for the rest of your evening?

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I will get some dinner organised after I feel my babies @outlander and then see how the night unfolds - no set plans as yet other than taking my meds early to try to get some sleep tonight. Had flashbacks and nightmares the last 2 nights - if meds aren't working after a couple of hours I will have more tonight - need to sleep!

What are your plans for tonight?

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sounds like an easy going evening providing brains stay nice! @Zoe7 an early bed sounds good though.
how are your fur babies?

no real plans here, my uncles down but him, pop and pops friend are playing fix it cars so they are often in their own world atm. probably only dinner other than that nothing...

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Fur babies are good - Toby was super excited when I cam home - he is not used to me being away for that long - I usually come home for an hour on Wednesdays around lunch time but couldn't today because of the shopping I had to try and do. I did see one of my absolute favourite kids and her brother that I have taught at the shopping centre I went to - they have moved to that area - it was really lovely to see them @outlander - we bought donuts and had a chat then I had to leave for my appointment.

I think a relaxing night ...and hopefully an early night - would be good for us both - but we also both know that is not always guaranteed

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hes so cute that little ball of fluff @Zoe7 i bet its always a nice greeting to return to.
oh that is really loveley, i bet they enjoyed seeing you too. i dont have coffees with previous teachers but i still see some of them 🙂

oh yes it would be good but nights are always full of surprises arent they!?

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Yeah nights are just sucky @outlander but we are both doing better at getting through them

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@Zoe7 that is all we can do-keep trying, keep working on it. baby steps
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