FORUMS

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

  • 47,612Members
  • 1,358,869Posts
  • 1,400,000Visitors
Our stories

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'.

38645 replies

25,491 - 25,500 of 38,645

In response to: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

The feeling is mutual with you too @MDT - so admiring what you have achieved in the last few weeks - you are doing so well both in your job search and dealing with you mental health

In response to: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Had sculpture class this morning @Zoe7, and thought if your work ..... I am going on o be using Papeir Mâché 😊

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Oh @Faith-and-Hope that has made my day - that is my absolute favourite medium - can't wait to hear all about what you are doing (what you can share anyway). We might need a couple of those late night post and change images happening

In response to: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

im heading out for now @Zoe7
thank you for the chat this morning, i hope your dinner goes well.
id best head out to work esp with the wind being abit snarly and suppose to get worse later.

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

goodluck at getting through work this afternoon - glad you only have the 3 horses. Hopefully chat with you soon @outlander Thanks for today

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

I cant go anywherr now. Have to get the kids 😒

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Will you take them with you to work @outlander?

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

No @Zoe7 ill be watching the youngest sister while the middle sister and mum and pop go to pick up mums car from the repairs shop. I said why dont i take you after i pick the kids up. She doesnt like coming in the car with me so has avoided that. Makes things hard. I dont want the hassles of worrying about youngest sister while dealing with an idiot of a horse.
Then they are coming back to my house becauae her bf needs to sleep for work tonight so its going to be a loud overwhelming afternoon.

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

You have got this though @outlander - you are in a much better place these days to be able to deal with such a disruption - don't forget your own self-care - put on a movie, listen to some music, do some drawing - maybe draw some things for your sister to colour in - an activity that you can both do together...

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

She will be tired anyway, she has the athletics carnival today so im sure will be fine to watch movies. Hopefully they wont be here that long. @Zoe7
They are so draining even without meaning to be.
25,491 - 25,500 of 38,645