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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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@Former-Member I wanted to reply to some of your posts on another thread and I thought it would be a safe place to do that here - hope that is ok with you.

I read through every post and just wanted to let you know that I think you are an intelligent, caring and thoughtful person who has given so much to so many - including myself - with grace, knowledge and consideration. Your vulnerability is your strength and your strength comes from that vulnerability. I truly value everything you have to say because I know it not only comes from 'experience' but from a genuine place of caring and compassion. You are valued, you are cared for and you are loved.

...and I am so glad to have found you in my life

Love to you my friend

Zoe

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@utopia @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Former-Member @Phoenix_Rising and anyone else...

Is anyone around atm?

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yeah you ok @Zoe7

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I didn't succeed in trying to sleep @Zoe7 so I'm here. What's up?

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@Former-Member Need some distractions - still worried about Pepsimax

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of course 🙂 @Zoe7

hmm where can i start...

whats your favouite movie?

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The mods are helping Pepsimax @Zoe7. You've done everything you could in getting mod assistance for her.

Can you 'park it up' as @Faith-and-Hope says?

Have you tried painting?

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@Kurra is right @Zoe7 pepsimax is getting help. try not to stress.

painting sound good.. is that one of your favourite things to do?

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I am here but about to fall asleep. I won't be much help I'm afraid but hopefully you can see me in my corner of the octagonal room keeping you company. No laughing at me if I snore, ok! 🐢

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@Former-Member @Kurra

Don't really have a favourite - probably my top 10 (in no particular order)

Shawshank Redemption

The Green Mile

Pay It Forward

Finding Forrester

Schindler's List

Freedom Writers

Life Is Beautiful

Dangerous Minds

Sister Act

The Blind Side

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