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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 @Pepsimax @soul How are you both doing?

@Faith-and-Hope That is really good news about the course next year for D3. Has she enquired about short courses for next term yet? It is great that you can share a little of what you are doing with her too - and seeing the art studio will hopefully get her motivated herself. It must be so nice having your kids sharing in your passion and your return to study must be a motivation for them too - what a wonderful example to set Hon

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Hi @Zoe7

How are you?Whats new, I have not read back through the posts. But I did see your mum lost her cat, I am so sorry... How is your Mum?

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It has been a long time coming @Zoe7. All the focus has been on industry, finance, corporate success, with my art, and therefore the kids’ art too, being seen as the stuff of hobbies and pastimes, not “real” career direction. All this has come about through something awful, but the new direction that is stemming from it is a healing move, hopefully for all of us.

Once my hubby is sorted, we will be established on this path, and hopefully it will all come good again.

Lotsa baby steps between here and there though .....

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Things are hard a lot of the time triggers @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @soul are you doing DBT still

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...and you are the one forging that course for you children to follow @Faith-and-Hope - despite what you have been through and continue everyday to deal with YOU are showing your kids that it is possible to pursue your dreams even if they do not align with what has previously been accepted as the path to follow. This can only enhance their beliefs in themselves as you are showing the way with believing in yourself - such a wonderful role model for both your kids - and people on here - to follow Hon

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Yes still doing DBT @Pepsimax - was a very tough day yesterday and has continued today @oceangirl

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Sorry you are encountering triggers @Pepsimax - I definitely get that

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I know you do @Zoe7

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Is there anything I can do to help @Zoe7

My GP text me this afternoon, and she will call me tomorrow.

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@Zoe7 I know you do

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