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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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I'm not too bad but I've had a upsetting day. Milo is back in hospital and I just hope he will be okay. I worry that he is in pain. I just don't know what to do. I also had two Drs appointments today and vets twice today. @Zoe7 @Former-Member @BlueBay @BlueBells @Faith-and-Hope

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Oh that’s no good @oceangirl i hope milo improves snd will be ok. Thinking of you. ❤️ Xx

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Thanks BB @BlueBay. He is my little baby- will be staying at vets until he can eat and keep food down. Its starting to get to me...

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Oh no @oceangirl ..... 🤭😔

Have they told you what they think is happening ? Feeling for you .....

Hi @Zoe7. I am so glad you are making connections through the DBT group. Sorry to hear you are still so tired, but the power nap was good ..... I hope you sleep better tonight Hon.

💜🦋💕

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Had meds already @Faith-and-Hope and looking for an early night - the only down side to that is I probably won't be around later to chat with you - see how it goes. The rain has stopped here for now but it is cold - Toby stuck his head outside, turned and looked at me and came back inside - he is soooo spoilt...now he is asleep on the doona on the couch - not looking like he is going to move anytime soon lol

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He is pretty unwell atm,bloody diarrhoea and vomiting. They did say a few things that maybe the cause but the main thing is that the little boy is healthy. He has lost over 1.2kgs in less than 12 hours. I went to see GP today and she is not going to see me at the medical centre unless she needs to but will see me at the local park and I can take Milo and Kira @Faith-and-Hope

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Your health is the most important thing @Zoe7, so if you need to sleep, don’t worry, we will catch up tomorrow and beyond ....

I have been out and about a lot with D3 today, and have come to a coffee shop with her for a hot chocolate. We are looking at hairstyles .... she is doing the “to fringe, or not to fringe” thing. She is coping with the waiting to hear about whether she got into the course really well, but I know she is still struggling with it. It’s just so good to see her out of bed, out of her room, and doing things ..... hoping so much that she gets in .....

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I hope she gets in too @Faith-and-Hope - I can imagine you both together - going to galleries, sharing your ideas, helping each other out with your art and generally bonding over something you are both passionate about - it would be great for both of you

I fringe - everytime I start to grow it out I get sick of it in my face so I cut it again... the beauty of hair is it will grow back if she doesn't like it... I have changed colour twice in the last month - the first was too red for me - which happens as I have a red tinge to my natursl hair anyway. It is more a medium brown now but I will go lighter again soon - sometimes sticking with what you like to begin with is the best!

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I think it would be good for both of us @Zoe7, but they must have to be careful of the dynamic of a mother and daughter in the same course. She could be placed in another class grouping. Still waiting to hear. It’s a late application .....

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Even if she is in another class grouping you can both share your experiences @Faith-and-Hope snd that is something you can both look forward to - I really hope she gets in Hon

I am going to have to head off - staring to get sleepy again so will go before I face-plant ...will catch up with you tomorrow

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