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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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{Smiles approvingly at @Zoe7's statement of the rules of the octagonal room. Anticipates that these will soon be carved into a stone tablet that will then sit in the middle of the room. Wanders off to the shops to buy copious amounts of popcorn for tonight's frivolities.}

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@Heart We can have a 'darkness really sucks and Zoe hates it' party to keep me distracted later in the night....

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@Phoenix_Rising I just love how you are using 'frivolities' as I have begun to use 'super' lol

Stone tablet will be ordered today and will be very obvious to all who enter TOR! (the octagonal room)

Any requests for other party favours for tonight?

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I'm way too slow to keep up here!

Hi @Former-Member - i too am hoping we hear from @Former-Member today. From what I remember reading through the forums, it seems like you have a lot in common with each other and you might be able to share some ideas about how you get through tough times? I trust that @scared01would have reached out to additional support if she had needed last night.

Now off to catch up on this thread before dealing with kids on bikes. I heard something about darkness party and despite my outwardly sunshiney appearance, this is really appealing to me!

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Good morning @Zoe7 @Phoenix_Rising @Former-Member @Heart @Former-Member.

That party sounds a great distraction Zoe, and I hope to join you all for that.

I've had a difficult few days, with a major setback on Sat night. A few triggers along the way and combined to a bit of a meltdown. Had a quiet day yesterday, and feeling a little better today. Just trying to stay grounded, distracted and calm now, so could certainly use the distraction later. Is it going to be a fancy dress party by any chance?

Forgive me if I've got this wrong, my memory is totally shot lately - this is the thread you now call the "octagonal room" isnt it?

Does anybody have any other plans for today?

Sherry xx

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That is correct @Former-Member it is called TOR (the octagonal room for short because I am getting sick of writing it lol) when we are planning a get together or someone needs to find a quiet corner just to BE.

When I am having one of my 'setbacks' it reverts momentarily back to the original thread name - hoping that does not happen too often but day by day hey!

You are welcome to use our little 'corner' of the world for either - fun or fears, sunshine or setbacks!!!

I had a bad night Sat also - had amazing support and got through it. Last night was 'tricky' but not as bad- so we are here for you anytime @Former-Member

Zoe

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Hi @Former-Member
Glad your feeling better.
Im not too busy today thank god! Rest day for me but tonights going to be busy.

@Zoe7 @Former-Member @Former-Member @Phoenix_Rising
I wont be on for a while now and i wont be able to join you tonight as i have a family function 🙂

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oh bugger! @Former-Member would you like us to save some party food for you to have later?

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shhhhhh everyone @Faith-and-Hope is coming - HIDE!!!!

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Ok so I'm reading something about the octagonal room and guessing that's here yeah? It's purple too am i right? Also something about @Phoenix_Rising with a stone tablet and lots of popcorn?

Is there room is this octagonal room for me to sit quietly in the corner with my lemon gelato tub and just observe if it gets too loud?

Hi @Former-Member - sorry to hear you've had a trying couple of days. I'm looking forward to losing some brain cells during the distraction that is the dark side tonight too! Fancy dress dounds great! Is there a theme?

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