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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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Sleep well @Zoe7

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@Faith-and-Hope @utopia and all assing through this morning - Goodmorning

Didn't have a good night again and have woken with a headache. I am determined however to get the grass mowed today - it is getting way too long and will be harder to do the longer I leave it.

Last night took a lot out of me - some things still get to me quite a lot and a couple of posts last night really affected me and that didn't help.

Going to watch a game this afternoon and chill out with Toby - hopefully that will allow me to feel a little better.

Hope everyone has a little light in their day

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Morning @Zoe7 @utopia @Faith-and-Hope hope you get rhe mowing done today my sister is in hospital so seeing her after lunch

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Hope your sister is ok @Pepsimax

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My sister has MI troubles too @Zoe7 so she is not the greatest atm but we all go up and down all the time hi to all also

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Morning @Zoe7 @Pepsimax ... 💜💐🦋💕

I stayed up late doing papier-mâché, so I am a little short on sleep, but might have a nap this afternoon. It’s the weekend, so I am happy to be a bit looser with my time, especially while everyone else is doing their own thing anyway.

Hugs @Zoe7 .... last night was tough. You did so well, but yeah .... self-care first ....

I hope your sister is okay too @Pepsimax.

Hi to anyone else around .....

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I remember you talking about your sister before @Pepsimax - hope she is getting the help she needs and a visit from you will be lovely

Some nights I can deal with it @Faith-and-Hope but it got too much last night - thank you so much for stepping in when you did - I appreciated it so very much

I would usually go on HC to debrief but that wasn't avaliable at the time last night so I logged off, cuddled Toby and tried to sleep.

You brought your paier-mache home - I so wish I could see what you are doing

I have been trying to find the photos of the elephant and panda we did but I think they are on a cd that I am sure is in one of the boxes I have not sorted yet. We also did a large smurf mushroom house and I would love to show you that too. I LOVE papier-mache LOL

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I had helped the kids with a couple of art projects in papier-mâché as they were growing up @Zoe7, but making “adult” projects with this now, I am smitten .... ❣️

I will post something on the art thread for you.

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There is so much that can be done with papier-mache @Faith-and-Hope and I find the whole construction process soothing - from using wire to shape the design to covering it with the paper...then painting and adding any finishing touches with other art supplies ....absoutely my favourite form of art to do myself Thank you for posting that image also - great to see a little of what you have been doing

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@Faith-and-Hope I am sorry I haven't even asked you if you are ok after last night - did you manage your own self-care? Are you feeling ok today?

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