FORUMS

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

  • 47,612Members
  • 1,358,869Posts
  • 1,400,000Visitors
Our stories

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'.

38645 replies

28,261 - 28,270 of 38,645

In response to: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Thank you @Sans911 It has been an extremely tough night. I am feeling very sick and there have been lots of tears - really hoping sleep will come sooner rather than later.

How are things in your world?

In response to: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Hi @Sans911 .... 💜💕

Nearly home @Zoe7.

I will try to get to the pool tomorrow ..... break up the study with a bit of exercise and a coffee out, although we are starting to receive all your rain from the last few days.

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Poor @Zoe7. My heart hurts for your hurt. You're really struggling so much. I'm not sure what started this for you, but I hope it passes soon. Lots of hugs for you sweetheart. I'm OK, feeling flat, sad and anxious all at once. There's something I have to do, and I almost can't do it. @Zoe7

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

We are expecting more rain tomorrow @Faith-and-Hope - not sure about Sunday though

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

There are a couple of things that have caused this @Sans911 nd neither of them I can really talk about at the moment - just too hard - maybe in time. I am simply getting throught the days and nights for now - today has been exra hard with Pebbles leaving - leaves a big hole in my world ...that loss of support and familiarity with my 'story' cannot be easily replaced - aside from the amazingly supportive person she is - all a bit too much for me today!

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Whatever it is that you need to do I am sure you will be able to do it @Sans911 - you jave strength that you often can't see yourself but we see it here Hon - hold onto that belief

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

I am home now @Zoe7 @Sans911 ......

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Oh I didn't realise that was happening re: pebbles leaving. Although this forum is a different dimension where we talk to faces and eyes we don't know, it doesn't diminish our feelings and attachments to others. If anything, they are deeper and more heart-felt. Like a true testament of friendship, caring and kindness we tend to find little of elsewhere. So when people have to depart here, whether we know its happening or not, the loss is very real, very painful. Hearing your hurts @Zoe7

Just keep doing the best you can do. Are you safe tonight?

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

So please you are home @Faith-and-Hope - one less thing for me to worry about tonight

@Sans911 I am safer now than I was a few hours ago. I am hoping that sleep comes to me soon and I stay safe tonight. I know myself and in this state I am not always the best with keeping myself safe so it is hour by hour at present.

@Faith-and-Hope @Sans911 I am feeling very sick and so very drained - I think I should snuggle up on couch island with Toby and at least try for sleep. Thank you both for being here with me tonight - I may need some more support over the weekend but will ask for it if needed.

Goodnight to you both and I hope you can get some restful sleep tonight also

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Goodnight @Zoe7 .....

Hugs n hugs ❤️🌹

28,261 - 28,270 of 38,645