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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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Thanks @Snowie .... 💐💕

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Had a sleep this afternoon - couldn't keep my eyes open - not surprising with having such a difficult night. DBT was okay today - not too heavy. I am getting closer to a couple of people - one even offered to come to a meeting with me that I may need to have around my income protection - hoping it won't come to that and I can go back to work but that may not happen ...just having 'a day' here I think and a bit negative...

@Faith-and-Hope @Snowie @BlueBay @outlander @Former-Member

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👋🦋💙

@Zoe7

Just about to finish cooking soup.

Might catch you later.

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That would be nice @Former-Member

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Glad you had a sleep @Zoe7 you obviously needed it. Hugs ❤️Xxx

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I didn't have a good night last night @BlueBay so it was a little catch-up sleep. My little boy has been sick again today so I am a little worried about him - he looks okay and is still playing with his toys but I am keeping a close eye on him.

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Hi @Zoe7

How are you finding DBT? The co-ordinators see heaps of improvement in me, but ....not so sure sometimes. Totally crashing at the moment, totally brain dead.

Hope your little tacker improves soon. They can be a worry, but doesn't stop them playing, does it?

hugs

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Aww I hope Toby is ok @Zoe7 ❤️

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I meant to say hi @Snowie too

I noticed your hi earlier.

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Gotta go. 👋

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He looks okay @BlueBay but being sick 2 days in a row does worry me. He hasn't been anywhere or around other dogs to pick anything up - maybe he has caught something through the screen from you lol - he does sit pretty close to me I see you are still suffering and it does sound like the flu - have you gotten your results back yet?

@BlueBells I found DBT really difficult to begin with - not the concepts but being in a group situation. Now I know some people a bit more it is a lot easier - I even spoke again in group today. It definitely makes it easier if you are comfortable with the group members and facilitator. This is only my second module but I can see how it will sll help me in the long run - been able to use some of the strategies in difficult situations lately and that has really benefitted me. How much of the DBT course have you done?

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