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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 ok @utopia and I am here if you need me too my friend. xoxoxo

Do what is right for you - I love you and care about you - and am right here for you also

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Hey @Zoe7. Just checking in. I hope you've had some rest. I had a few hours last night and trying to hold off until tonight for more. I'll be thinking of you tonight. How are you going?

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Hi @Former-Member so nice that you are checking in

I had a couple of hours sleep this afternoon. I'm doing ok at the moment. We'll see how the night goes!!!

Thankyou so so very much for last night - you were amazing in both giving your time to be with me and also for helping to distract me throughout the night. It made getting through that dark time so much easier.

...and even though I know you don't particularly like it - I am sending you all my love for doing that for me

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You know @Zoe7 I'm getting used to that word. Let's call it getting sensitised to it 💜 I've even used it of late 😮. I also know what it's like to have that support and I know you'd do it too. It's a very small price to pay to have you here and know you smiled last night. I actually have a bit of a raucous laugh (the trademark kind 😮😳) and I nearly woke my kids up laughing at one point last night. It was the best laugh I'd had for ages so I was rewarded in many ways.
I really hope that tonight's ok. If I'm not sleeping I'll come on and check in on you. Sending hugs for a doable night 💜🤗😘

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I hope I'll be sleeping @Former-Member @Zoe7. I hope we'll all be sleeping. I'm pooped! 🎶💕

It's just started pouring down here! Good for the garden. 😃

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It's rained all day here @Kurra which has been awesome. It's amazing how rain can make a lawn look instant green. I hope you sleep as well. My eyes are blurry but my brain doesn't want to call it quits yet :face_with_rolling_eyes:.

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@Former-Member

I am hoping that I will be able to sleep tonight - I am a little less anxious tonight so that may help.

I was laughing last night too - Toby even woke up at one stage

Hope you can sleep tonight also - let's see how we go hey!!!

...if all else fails - I have started my painting....

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Yay @Zoe7 starting the painting. Thats fabulous 💜😘
Crossing fingers it's a good night for all of us 💜🤗🙏

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@Kurra I hope you can sleep tonight too.It has been raining on and off here today too - only down side is I'll have to mow the grass again soon..... growing too quick in this weather... but my plants are still alive - bonus!!!

Hugs and love to you

Zoe

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Brilliant news @Zoe7! 😃
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