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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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@Faith-and-Hope @Snowie We only have one week left of the current module and I think the one who talks over people the most is finishing up then - I am hoping that is still the case as that is what she has previously said. I find it really difficult to deal with too Snowie

It is still raining on and off here - supposed to be that way for the next few days - good for the garden though

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I hope that’s the case @Zoe7.

I hope you all have a lovely afternoon. I have to get organised for lunch now, and have a gallery visit on this afternoon, but I will be around ....

@Snowie @Adge

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Hope you have a lovely afternoon Hon @Faith-and-Hope

I'll be on and off this afternoon myself - watching the footy and doing little bits around the house.

I need to go to work tomorrow but it won't be until after the kids have left as I have my gp appointment at 2pm and will go after that.

@Faith-and-Hope @Snowie

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Hope you afternoon is a good one @Faith-and-Hope

Enjoy the footy @Zoe7. Will be on and off too. Am hoping to have a nap soon as still really tired from Friday and yesterday.

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@Faith-and-Hope @Zoe7 @Snowie hi to you all and everyone else around

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You have had 2 very long days in a row @Snowie - no wonder you are tired Hon What did you cover at DBT this week? We are just about to finish the module on Emotion Regulation.

Hi @Pepsimax How are you today?

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Quick hi-bye @Pepsimax ... 👋💕

I will be back later .....

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I'm not that great today @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @Snowie my friend rhat I live with her Mum died just over a month ago then I think of all the other people in my life that have died

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I know that really affects you @Pepsimax Try to think of all the good times you had with those people - it doesn't take away the pain but it does give you some good memories.

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Yes I know this @Zoe7 hard though

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