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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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That is really sucky @Faith-and-Hope - I think I expected you to have some beautiful old heritage buildings to draw - I am not so much a fan of many of the more modern buildings so can understand your frustration there - then to have a fire drill just adds to that frustration... at least it was only a drill though and you are safe

Waiting for image....

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Yes for sure @Zoe7 id like it to be done asap but it wont make any differencr if its today or a few days.
It was adding to my anxiety but just coulsnt work up the courage but st least its done now 💗

@Faith-and-Hope 🖐❣

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Yes it is done now @outlander

Do you have any plans for this afternoon - or is it just a chill out time until you see your mum and decide whether to talk to her or not?

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@Zoe7Tortoise speed is fine. Just keep moving a little, even through the winter months.

@outlander @BlueBay @Faith-and-Hope

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Thanks @Appleblossom - definitely having some small wins along the way - it is helping me keep going right now!

I need to try to keep these 2 hydrotherapy sessions per week - stay in that routine even when I do not have the motivation for it like today - really didn't want to go but knew I would be ok when I got there so pushed myself - glad I did

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Its done @Zoe7 it went ok which is another bit of relief well that was one tricky thing anyway..

Im just at mums house watching the little one. Mum and middle sister have gone to the shops. Pops coming over to mums house to set up an exercise machine so hanging around here. I went to work earlier so thats done. Other than that im just chilling and keeping distracted.

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@Zoe7I have had a few years going to the pool. It can be so hard in winter and to get started, but the benefits are there.

@outlander Glad you are steady, and communicating about whats needed, even when you feel badly.

@Faith-and-Hope A lot of us prefer ole heritage buildings, but modern architecture is here to stay. I find the rationalisations for the forms more interesting that the look ... I hope it was a one off session and you get back to drawing what satisfies YOU.

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@Appleblossom 💙💜❣

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I think it is harder to do most things in winter @Appleblossom - I know I definitely struggle with the shorter daylight hours each day and the colder weather! I much prefer Summer

The pool has been good for me though - I can feel the difference in my back and although there is a lot more work to do it does seem to be improving. It doesn't take me 3 or 4 days now to recover from a session so that is positive. I would like to add a 3rd session in a week but that may be pushing myself too much right now - so 2 will suffice.

How are you travelling?

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In denial, being distracted on forum. Sitting on couch in dressing gown. Need to face some sorting out. haha

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