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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 @Faith-and-Hope@Zoe7@Poppyfriend543@outlander@Appleblossom

Yes, popping in and out of the forums, things are a bit weird at the moment but I'm sure they will improve. Have been doing more decluttering and trips to the charity shop. I guess sometime this week I will attempt to vacuum the house and then maybe get around to shampooing the carpets as I've been moving furniture around. Happy with some of the smaller stuff I've been doing....baby steps with what I'm trying to achieve. I think my mind goes into overdrive if I think of all the stuff I "need" to get done. And that's what gets me into trouble. Hope everyone is having a good and peaceful day.

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Hi @NatalieS lovely to see you pop into this thread and even more lovely to hear you are getting things done and doing ok today.

I have been putting off doing the housework all week - the beginning of the week was extremely busy and the last night I was a bit teary but I have let myself rest today and am feeling a little more settled.

I am planning on chilling out in front of the tv tonight to watch footy and then try to get to sleep earlier than last night and then tackle some of that housework tomorrow.

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Hi @@Poppyfriend543
Nice to meet you. How are you

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Hi @NatalieS
How are you . Nice to meet you

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Hi @Zoe7 ❤
Just checking to see how you are this evening i know last night and todays been tough

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I am doing okay tonight @outlander - thanks for checking in Hon. Last night was incredibly hard and I know that it is going to hit me again - loss is hard to deal with and it doesn't matter if you know it is coming or not it is still hard. Been a few really nice things said today and that has brought on the tears again - a bit emotional all day but I think I have managed to get through it by letting it all happen and not trying to block it all out -. I am going to settle back on the couch tonight and watch my footy team play - don't expect a win but that doesn't matter!

How are you doing tonight?

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i have been following but am abit short on words @Zoe7 but i do agree with others, youve made a real difference here. i seen you got to chat to F&H this morning too.
No your right, even when you know whats coming i dont really think we fully prepare, we are human after all.
Letting things flow and watching the footy sounds like a good idea. has Toby been keeping you company today?
im okish, just letting things flow too.

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It is always a better day when I get to chat to F&H @outlander - she is very special to me

I tried to cut Toby's hair this afternoon but the little bugger just wanted to play so I gave up lol i will give him his bone tomorrow and try again - hopefully that will occupy his brain long enough to get the job done. He also desperately needs a bath but it is far too cold atm - I might have to raise the heater temperature tomorrow to do that too but I will see how I am travelling first.

...and Yes he is right beside me fast asleep

Glad that you are at least okish - that is better than you have been for a couple of days so that is positive - I would take okish atm too!

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i know she is @Zoe7 im missing some of my forum friends atm too. its good when we get to talk to them though.
a bone sounds good, not everything means play lol.
of course, where else would he be...
do you have any plans for tomorrow?

okish is better, im not complaining about that!

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My only real plan atm is to get started on the housework. There is no point doing the vacuuming before I cut Toby's hair though otherwise I would have to vacuum twice and that is silly lol

I haven't looked up what footy matches are on tomorrow but I am sure there will be at least one game that I am interested in watching - sport is the one thing that I can watch that I know won't be triggering and when I am feeling a bit vulnerable like I am now that is what I need @outlander

Do you have the horses tomorrow?

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