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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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awww @Faith-and-Hope that is so lovely Hon

I am so much looking forward to the weather improving and being able to take Toby back to the beach. It is far too cold at present but the days are getting longer and spring is on the horizon

I have been sneezing a bit since I woke up - going to have lots of vitamin c and see if I can knock this n the head before it takes hold... I was very cold last night even though I had the heater on - so feels like a cold rather than anything more serious - fingers crossed it isn't too bad. The funny thing is I was just saying I haven't been really sick this winter - should have ket my thoughts to myself lol

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Oh @Zoe7 .... I hope the Vit C does chase it off, and quickly .....

I am glad today is a rest day for you and you can rdo charge your batteries somewhat.

Its cold here today, but sunny, and not windy as it has been.

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Lots of oranges and some vit C tablets and plenty of rest today @Faith-and-Hope - I am glad I wasn't awake to get to the pool as I don't think I would have been able to do much and that would have been frustrating - plus I would have been out in the cold before and after and it is probably better for me to stay rugged up at home today. I will try to make it Sunday morning instead - hopefully I will feel a lot better by then.

What is your afternoon session on this afternoon?

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Scary Photoshop class this afternoon @Zoe7 ..... 😏

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You'll get it soon Hon - you are working so hard to understand it and that is an achievement in itself @Faith-and-Hope

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I have learned to turn and walk towards things that frighten or overwhelm me instead of stepping back, if they can’t actually harm me @Zoe7 .... even if they are teeny-tiny steps in that direction. I can always stop and stand still for a while if I need to, and just watch and listen, because everything is in motion .... mostly very slow motion .... so it’s not just me that moves ..... the thing that I am overwhelmed with changes by degrees too. Every class we go into and do something else with the computer or Photoshop brings the “knowing of it” closer, makes it make more sense, even if I still can’t drive it properly yet.

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Just as you are always helping me with @Faith-and-Hope - it is baby steps but steps nonetheless and in time your new learnings will all come together and you will have acquired a new skills through the process. It is good to step outside our comfort zone and try new things - it is what makes life more worthwhile - something I am trying to learn myself - and I know the pool for me has become that new thing - in a different way to photoshop for you but still something to adapt to. I think you are doing a great job Hon - keep up the learning

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Thanks @Zoe7 🤗💕

Gotta head off again and get my library work done before the next class.

Catch you later .....

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Goodluck with it all Hon - catch you later @Faith-and-Hope

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Hi @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope are you around or anyone

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