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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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Hugs @Former-Member, @oceangirl, @Zoe7, @Faith-and-Hope, @Snowie

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Sorry @Zoe7, had to do tea for kids

Hi @Shaz51 @Faith-and-Hope

@oceangirl@Former-Member, hugs to you both right now

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That's ok @Snowie - thought it was about dinner time for you

Just been watching House Rules from last night so occupied my time

What do you have planned for tonight?

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Not up to much tonight @Zoe7. Watching Big Bang Theory and probably going to bed early again. Am tired even though I had a nap today.

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Are the meds still enabling you to sleep at night @Snowie? I have been waking up super early so will discuss meds with pdoc tomorrow - I don't mind waking up early but 4 or 5am is too early. I am managing to get through the morning a bit better though without wanting to sleep so that is a good thing.

There is nothing on tv I want to watch tonight but I have a few things recorded that I can watch. I also have to get organised for DBT tomorrow - tbh I haven't even looked at what we are doing tomorrow - completely slipped my mind with our cat passing away and my school visit today.

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@Zoe7my meds are still putting me to sleep at night. After about 4am it is hit and miss whether they keep me asleep. I thought these meds were making me less tired during the day but not the case now.

I am sure id you are not prepared for DBT tomorrow it won't be a huge problem. You have had a lot on this week hun.

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Yeah there has been a lot going on this week - it is our last session for this module so I'm sure I can get away with not being as prepared as I usually am @Snowie Next week is our week off so I will try to go to the pool instead. It is lovely having that up my sleeve for when I just feel like a swim - or to bob around in the water lol - I have access now to 2 different pools (and a third outdoor one in summer) but the smaller pool I have been going to is great for the rehab work.

Cat has decided that it is time for her biscuits lol so mummy better feed her - brb...

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Hi @Snowie @Zoe7 @Shaz51 @Faith-and-Hope how are nights going

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@Zoe7the therapy in the pool seems to be something you enjoy. Glad it can continue on, water therapy can help with so many aches and pains and is so good for you.

Hi @Pepsimax, how are you going tonight?

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Going ok here @Pepsimax how about you?

@Snowie I love the water and this pool is heated to 32 degrees so it is just like stepping into a bath lol - I got through my program twice again today and then swam around for a little while. It was nice to just sit and relax and feel the water around me

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