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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 again ....

I am working on assignments tonight @oceangirl. Just picking up my youngest from the airport first.

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@Zoe7 i ended up selling my car today, below what i was asking but ive actually found a really nice small 4x4 that im going to have a look at tomorrow morning
hand mmm nope not really any better..

hoping your able to settle yourself tonight

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That is great news re your car @outlander - hopefully this new one you are going to look at is just what you want. Sorry to hear your hand is no better though - my back is cactus tonight but I have had meds to try to help and am hoping I will be able to have an early night - just starting to feel the full weight of earlier today coming down on me but I will be okay - just get through the next hour or so and take it from there if I am not already asleep.

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im open to alot of options as long as it meets the basics of what i want (transmission, no major faults, suitable for my needs). @Zoe7
i really hope the meds help and you can have an early night. have you been cuddling toby and/or cat? i know thats helpful for you...

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There have been lots of Toby cuddles today @outlander - Cat is off curled up in her corner in her little cave. Toby has just finished his 'mad minute' where he runs up and down the hallway chasing one of his toys and then does figure eights around the dining room table - he makes little woof sounds while he does it - it really is quite adorable - always makes me smile or giggle. Our fur babies are such wonderful comfort in the darker times.

What self-care activities have you done today Hon?

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oh that is so cute! reminds me of what my cats use to do! he really is such a cutie @Zoe7 does cat just stare at him- proabbaly thinking you strange little creature!.

hmmm i havent done much.., its been pretty busy. i had my nurse earlier, the kids all day, car selling, trying to sort out pdoc appts, trying to get some cleaning up done as well.
but tonight i decided i didnt want to cook so brought abit of takeout, had a cup of tea, shower and also watching bbt now as well as car hunting. and i even managed 3 meals today which is a rare occasion!

what have you done for self care?

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Three meals today is awesome @outlander that is somethiing I am very pleased about as I know you haven't been able to eat much and you need to keep up your strength to deal with everything. I think considering the hectic day youhave had being able to watch a little BBT and having a cup of tea can count as 2 things for today (we might be pushing it a little but you have had a big day - especially selling the car) - so I'll let you off tonight lol

Yeah - Cat sometimes just looks at Toby and wonders what he is doing. Cat often walks calmly passes him, hisses and walks on. Toby turns his head so he doesn't get hurt if she swipes at him - which she does occasionally when he is trying to play with her - they really are funny to watch together - Toby wants to play and Cat just treats him as the annoying little brother lol

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lol thanks for the 'day off' @Zoe7 dont worry i know you wont let me forget. i have been pretty good though. its usually the meals im stuck on but i was able to just do smaller ones today and bit more spread out.

lol yep i can see cat just walking past like 'ah geez hes at it again, would you just go away' funny how they get along but dont really get along- hmm not sure if that make sense.. brains not in full function mode tonight

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My self-care has mainly been Toby and Cat cuddles @outlander and a chat with someone to help me after DBT. I also took time out to watch a couple of shows I had recorded and then ate dinner away from the tv or computer or anything.

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that is great @Zoe7 well done
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