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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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@Zoe7

I'm always here for you hun, even when I'm not online I'm thinking constantly of you and others. But if you reach and ask me to support you, I will answer that request and sit with you, help you and guide you through the minutes and hours until this passes. Just take care, snuggle up to your Toby, and try to get some rest. Try to eat and drink a little, even if you don't want to. You're sick sweetie and need the nutrition. Xxxx

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@Zoe7 Thinking of you.Warm thoughts

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Thank you for caring @Faith-and-Hope @Sans911 @Maggie

It was not a good night - eventually stopped crying and fell sleep but woke several times - nightmares and more crying. I did resist taking more meds but it ws nt easy.

Have a headache this morning which is probably not surprising. Today is going to be an hour by hour, even minute by minute, prospect. I hate that I have gone backwards so much this week and I hate that things have affected me so much that I am in this state.

As you could imagine I am not planning on doing anything today but surviving - that is all I can think about and that is enough!

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Dropping these off for you this morning during my walk around the forum @Zoe7

Lots of these ❤🧡💛💚💙

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Sitting with you too @Zoe7 ❤

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There is a beautiful butterfly in your pool @Zoe7 ..... gorgeous image @Maggie ❣️

Gorgeous image too @CheerBear ❣️

Hi @outlander 👋 💕 and anyone else about ......

I am at the pool @Zoe7, and with my new technology I can construct documents and print from home, so I am removing the need to stay late at the library by degrees .... 👍 ..... but I can still escape to there if I want some time-out .....

Gonna do some solids-splash, then look in on you again.

Here’s one for Cat ......

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Love the image @Faith-and-Hope Cat would love it too - she becomes more of a tiger when Toby annoys her but I'm sure she would look much like a crocodile if she liked the water lol I hope your time in the pool helps you to relax a little. I have taken up residency on the couch again snd don't think I will be moving far today. I have to go out at some stage to the shop but that can wait until later today - maybe then I will feel a little better and can face the outside world.

Thank you @CheerBear and @outlander I know you both know how tough these times can be and you are both not great yourselves so I really appreciste your support right now

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@Zoe7 it doesnt matter whats happening for me, ill always be here for you and its because i want to be. Hugs and hugs 💕💕💕

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@Zoe7

Although it might feel like you are going backwards, this is really just a roadblock waiting to clear. You are further in your recovery than you think, and you are actually doing ok right now. You probably don't don't feel OK, but you are doing. Previously, you would have SH and shut down by now, but you have stayed strong against the SI/SH, you have remained reconnected here and are engaging with us. That's how far you've progressed hun.

Stay in touch with us and we'll help you get through this.

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I really liked your point a page ago @Sans911 about how loss is very real and painful whether we see people face to face or not. Having understanding people to share our feelings with, with recognition, warmth and care can help. The other week you did that for me @Zoe7 with something I've felt painfully alone with for a while. You made an impact in a big way, much more than I could say. Thank you, lots, for that.

Hearing and feeling with you Zoe. Hope there's comfort in knowing you're not alone x
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