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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 @TAB

Stitches were from having a couple of moles removed - benign .... just precautionary.

I stumbled last week and jarred my leg, and muscles knotted in my calf .... don’t know how or why, but it had me hobbling for a week.

D3 didn’t get in to the course @Zoe7 ..... so she is upset and angry at the moment, but something will work out. There are short courses available which might lead into studies next year. Have to wait for a new path to open now.

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Yeah hearing that re knotted muscles that don’t un knot re me @Faith-and-Hope perhaps salt water better for stitches? If somewhere where not too cold? Glad its sorted now

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Stitches are healed now @TAB so I can get back into the water.

Haven’t experi need that before re jarring causing a muscle knot .... age catching up on me maybe .... 😏

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I am so sorry D3 didn't get into the course @Faith-and-Hope - I bet she is upset - and just when she was getting her motivation back - that is really tough on both of you. I really hope she can find something else that she wants to do and gets in soon Hon - it is so hard when you want something like that that doesn't eventuate - huge hugs for you both

@TheVorticon the pool is heated to 32 degrees so it is beautiful. It is an indoor pool so it is very pleasant to be in the water where I go.

@TAB nice to see you here - it sucks when things are getting on top of us - hope you are doing ok

Hi @Former-Member and @BlueBells and anyone else coming past this thread

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Hi @Zoe7

How did you know I was peeking lol. 👀

Been out all morning. Just about to lie down on couch and rest.

Catch up soon. 💜🦋👋☕️

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I didn't know you were peeking @Former-Member was thinking of you - just good timing Hon

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👍👀💜 @Zoe7 😴

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@Former-Member

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Just reflecting on the human versus machine and how we make it obvious that there is a whole person behind a "like" or a post.. It is interesting how people adjust to the forum medium but make it personal while acknowledging the digital connection.

Some docos have been concerned about the great internet experiment. Some of it is problematic, but it is telling that this forum remains real and human. amidst a lot of doubtful internet sites. Part of that is the mods, but a BIG part are the posters.

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Sorry @Zoe7 I acted out and was needy I am ok and thanks for your thoughts but think Id better stick in the background for a while for my own ‘sanity’ Thanks again
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