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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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@Faith-and-Hope Goodnight my angel - need to be off the forum now - all a bit too much for me again - will try to catch you tomorrow

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Goodnight @Zoe7 ..... 💚🌹

Will be looking for you tomorrow.

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Hey @Zoe7 💚

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Morning @Faith-and-Hope and @Teej Thank you both for last night - it actually really helped just to get some of it out and to know I am not alone in how I am feeling

I slept most of the night but still feeling drained and tired this morning - hoping that will ease throughout the day. It is really windy here already so that is not helping but I have my little snuggly Toby keeping me company and there is a football game I will watch later ...we play your team @Faith-and-Hope

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I am feeling the weight of things this morning @Zoe7, after the restaurant upset last night ..... but tears have arrived, so that will help.

Good luck in the game Hon. May the in-better-shape-today team win .....

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Oh Hon that is not nice @Faith-and-Hope I hope the tears help to release some of that built up emotion for you but so wish you did not have to deal with any of that

Are you headed to church? I do hope you are to connect with others and maybe allow you to be around like minded people that can support you for the morning.

I think your team will beat mine but just hope it is a good game and we at least play well. I don't mind us losing if we play okay and the team gives their all.

Sending you love and hugs and some extra butterfly kisses this morning 💜💜💜

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Thanks @Zoe7 .....

Its one of my down-hearted moments, and it will pass, but it’s here for now .....

Yes, headed for church. I will stay if the tears settle, because not many know what is happening for us. If not I will take some time-out somewhere else after lighting my candle.

Thanks, butterfly kisses always appreciated.

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Not fun when you are in the midst of those down-hearted moments Hon

We do know it will pass eventually but I so wish you did not have to endure it at all. I hope you can find that little bit of solace for yourself either at church or elsewhere today @Faith-and-Hope

I am still in no state to be doing anything myself but slightly better than yesterday and that is better than the night before - so progressively, hopefully, will get there. I think that later in the week it will get a lot harder again - will have to wait and see!

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I am feeling a bit better after church @Zoe7 ..... shed a few tears as the sermon was about ”grace under fire” and moving forward in courage .....

Think I will be able to go for coffee with the ladies now.

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Gkad to hear you are getting stronger with it again ..... 💐💕

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How appropriate that service was for you today Hon

You have made my day hearing that you can go for coffee with the ladies - that means you are feeling a little better and you have support around you too - sooo pleased @Faith-and-Hope

I have managed to get my washing out on the line - it should dry pretty quickly today - just have to get it in before the expected rain comes later. Going to tackle the kitchen next and maybe get some lunch early!

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