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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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Good afternoon (as it is now) ..... 👋☕️💕

i worked late again - mr. is away so I took over his desk (shhhh) with artwork, no less ..... so slept in, and just made it to the walking tour on time.

Glad you’re getting to the pool today @Zoe7 ..... it will be worth it in the long run.

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Made it to the pool @Faith-and-Hope @Snowie @CheerBear @outlander

I didn't enjoy it as much as usual today - I was very tired but did make it twice through my exercises so although I lacked energy to do any extra I will still call that a win.

The physio commented that although I was tired I looked much better than when she met me a couple of months ago - that is encouraging. We often don't think there has been any changes but it is nice to hear that someone else can see some

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@Owlunar It is colder today than it has been for a few days and the water was not as warm as usual but still warm enough to get through the exercises ok. I floated around for a little while at the end but wasn't enjoying it as much so got out.

Tomorrow DBT is more of a revision session before the next module begins next week - it is optional but I don't have to pay for my odoc if I go - that is the main reason I am going ...plus keeping in the routine as well.

I have been reading all about your trip - it sounds wonderful - I hope it all turns out well for you and you have a great time when you go.

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Woohoo for your win today @Zoe7 and for noticeable positive changes for you. Go you 😊

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It is nice to hear that others can see changes @CheerBear re-inforces that we are on the right track - I also know there is still a long way to go but at least we are making steps forward.

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Agree @Zoe7. Great job 💗🤗🎉

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Well done @Zoe7 .... it’s often the incremental changes that we don’t notice ourselves, but others do.

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hello @Faith-and-Hope @CheerBear @Snowie

thats great!! positive re-inforcements 🙂 @Zoe7

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@Faith-and-Hope @CheerBear @outlander Next step is going to see the Principal again - I am planning on doing that next Tuesday - that will be a big thing for me so I will do it before the pool - that way Im have something to look forward to and a time frame to do it all in.

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Sounds like a really good idea @Zoe7. I find it helps to plan nice or look forward to things after big/tricky things.

It's great to see you doing well and taking steps forward with the difficulties you manage. Yay 😊
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