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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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Morning @Zoe7 hope DBT goes well

Goodluck for today @Former-Member

Morning @Snowie @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @oceangirl and all who pass through

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Morning @outlander

Hope your day is a good one sweetheart

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@Faith-and-Hope @MDT @outlander DBT was quite intense today and I don't have a pdoc appointment as she is away for the school holidays...so I need to settle myself this afternoon and try not to think about too much. I need to revisit some things we talked about and some things that brought up for me but not today - that would be too much for me to handle all in one day.

@MDT happy to read your essays anytime so keep that in mind.

@outlander Hope you have more luck with trying to sell your car Hon and that your hand is a little better today.

@Faith-and-Hope If you are around later I might need to unload some stuff onto you - but only if you are available and have the time - no pressure at all Hon - I did the 'think of that house as a jumping castle' thing today and thought of you - that helped me a lot

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I'm a bit anxious this afternoon and about to head out soon with Milo for him to see his specialist vet. He is such a beautiful pup and has amazing personality. We all cherish this little pup.

Going out tomorrow morning to buy my mum something special I think a dress ring for her- I think it will make her happy.

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was the dbt intensity a good thing? @Zoe7 or a bad intensity?

btw I will post the essay on my own feed

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It wasn't the best of days for me @MDT - brought up a whole lot that I would rather it didn't. I will check out your essay on the other thread now

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WOW @MDT You definitely have a talent for writing - yes I read the whole thing and your arguments are super impressive. The construction of your essay is also impressive. I know your post on the other thread was 'pulled' - I understand why that may have happened - especially if you are going to submit this essay into the competition - but I am very glad I got to read it - super impressed with you @MDT

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oh cool @Zoe7 yeah i got an email about it getting pulled down

But happy that you saw it. For the future I will remember that i can't post essays on here lol. But thanks for your words of wisdom

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I think you have a real talent and it is no wonder you got that job when you didn't think you had done well in the interview - I can see why they were impressed with you @MDT - I am super impressed - very articulate and you use examples that are not only relevant but support your basic premise of the essay - very impressed

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It's a nit picky area @Zoe7 but The Economist seems to have their head screwed on well enough to know that these sorts of things need talking about.
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