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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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I wouldn't say I am a fan but I do appreciate what an amazing artist he was @MDT

Are you a fan?

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A little bit yeah. Not unitl his death though @Zoe7

The first song of his I ever heard was Space Oddity. It was in year 6 when we did a music analysis of the song... with a bunch of questions..

Who is contacting Major Tom?
What does Major Tom need to take?
What do the papers want to know about Major Tom?
What does Major Tom ask Ground Control to tell his wife?

Lol... good memory.

Sometimes music can remind me of things like this. What sort of music do you like?

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@Zoe7 I'm sorry things are so difficult. It really is a very tricky situation. It's times like these I'm more lost for words than usual, but know you are in my thoughts. I hope you manage an app while your support people are away. Warm thoughts. Hold Toby close, and cat, they understand more than we know.💕💕🐾🐾🐾🐾

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I have a very mixed taste when it comes to music @MDT but I do like a lot of great women singers - a huge fan of Adele, Celine Dion and Bette Midler in particular - is my go to music when I am feeling sad. I keep Avicii and The Greatest Showman in my car (among others) but will often add in some John Fogerty or Doobie Brothers depending on my mood. Then at home I have a rather diverse range from The Beatles to The Killers.

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Thank you @Maggie - just seeing you here helps Hon. You know what it is like to be in this position so I don't need to explain anything to you - it is just plain hard. I have my little fluffballs and they mean so much to me - they definitely keep me going on days like this!

How is your little Mags settling in - have you taken her for walks around the gardens much?

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mixed taste is the best i think @Zoe7

It means you can appreciate a range of music from all the genres. Why restrict ourselves to just one

Hope you are alright my friend 🙂

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Still very much struggling @MDT but I have fed my babies and have the tv on. I plan on taking my night meds early and hoping to be able to sleep then start tomorrow when it comes.

How has your afternoon been? Anymore beautiful sunsets to show?

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sorry I came and went @Zoe7 my sister , sending you tender hugs

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You have to look after yourself first @Shaz51

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Well done on making it to the pool today @Zoe7 ❣️ It might not seem like a major achievement, but from the place you are in, it is ..... and you have managed to keep a puzzle piece in place against this new tide .... well done you ❣️

Cuddle those fluff balls for me please. I came looking for you when you were at the pool ..... but when my phone connects to the wrong Internet address at uni, I have to sign back. In through my email server again, which makes it hard to respond quickly before or between classes ..... but that doesn’t mean I am not looking in on you. I am.

I am on my way home, walking again, and I have to get organised cos my mr is landing tonight, but I am around, and sitting with you.

Hi @Maggie @MDT @Shaz51 @Snowie ..., 👋💕

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