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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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Yes it is hard to sit with. I am presently trying not to think negatively but that is not easy either - just feeling down even with that email coming through. Have to pick myself up a bit soon to feed my babies and get something organised for myself also @Faith-and-Hope You seem to have a few things still to do today - hope you get some rest in there too Hon

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I rest up when I am getting my nails done @Zoe7 ..... they have those massage chairs ..... 👍

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haha 2 for 1 then @Faith-and-Hope Nails and massage - great way for you to relax

Cat is talking at me - she started a little while ago but she will have to wait - it is not dinner time yet lol She can be annoying at this time of day - good thing I love her

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I love that she tells you when she is hungry @Zoe7

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She definitely knows her routines during the day There would be no chance of sleeping in with her though - she is pretty persistent when it is breakfast time and I haven't fed her - cats are creatures of habit. Toby not so much - he only wants his food when Cat is asking for hers. @Faith-and-Hope They are cute together though - Cat gets fed first and Toby waits at his bowl for his and then lays down and watches his sister finish her food before he licks the bowl clean for her lol

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Reminds me of my old cat 🙀 @Zoe7
We used to shake his food box and the sound would alert him to come inside at night. Much easier that way lol
G'day @Faith-and-Hope

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I just have to touch the lid of her biscuit tin and she comes running at night @MDT then she stays inside and goes to sleep. The weather has been nicer at night lately so she is spending more time outside than in her room.

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Hey @MDT .... 👋🤜🤛

Our cat used to come running when you tapped the tin of cat food with a spoon. They are fast learners about anything food related .... lol

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How are you travelling @MDT?

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I like how they are obsessed with fish and birds @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope

I had two pet goldfish back in the day and made sure the cat never got into my room if I wasn't there. The fish tank was level with my bed on my desk so the cat would just sit there and stare at the fish lol
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