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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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Is talking helping @Zoe7 ? I wouldnt want you to feel worse.... im happy to talk about whatever you need/want to help..

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Yeah talking helps @outlander - I think it is change that I don't cope with well - or at all lol - that is getting to me a bit here.

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I made it out of bed, lol. Now I need to make that 2nd cuppa. Oh and I did put a load of washing on. That’s it.

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That is good work @Former-Member - I am still on the couch and not planning on moving anytime soon

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@Zoe7 i dont cope with change well either so i can imagine how your feeling. Does anything help at all?


Well done @Former-Member more than ive done today!

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Making a mushroom omelette, because I didn’t eat well yesterday. Plan is to shower and get comfy on the couch too 😃 @Zoe7 So I’ll be joining you.😛 Well, maybe, my plans change all the time. But relaxing on the couch would be ideal. 💖

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Honestly - no @outlander the only thing that helps in the long-run is time. I think time in this case however is making it more real and not sitting well with me atm. I know I will get to a better place eventually but for now it is really hard to cope with. I hate people leaving and I know there is a grieving process but I struggle with those losses - I either completely shutdown or feel the pain intensely - right now I am feeling it - if I was to totally shutdown then I would be entering that dark place where I struggle to even come up for air.

@Former-Member happy to have company on the couch today Hon

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@Zoe7 will you be ok if ileave? Im going to look at a car about an hr away. I have a very good feeling about this one. Is exacrly what im after and the right price.

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Oh that is great news @outlander I hope it all works out for you. I will get by - I am sure someone will be around to keep me company but thank you so much for helping me when I really needed it this morning

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Ill be back to read and repsond abit later. Sending hugs for now @Zoe7 your most welcome, you do the same for me 💙💖💚
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