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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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Well i am waiting very (im)patiently @Zoe7 lol

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Oh so Toby needs a haircut @Zoe7 Thanks. Thanks @Snowie No indication of how long. It's directly caused by my 3 major bowel surgeries, which is very upsetting. When the surgery wound split, straight after the staples were taken out (too early they said) - they would not re-staple or stitch it. So scar tissue, 5cm wide, had to cover the wound (instead). That left a weak spot (gap) in my stomach muscles - which is exactly where the hernia formed. Adge

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That is terrible @Adge and now you have to have another surgery That is definitely not what you need - feeling for you and keeping my fingers crossed that you can get it fixed quickly.

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Thanks so much @Zoe It was totally avoidable, if they hadn't botched up the surgery wound site. That's why it's so upsetting, just not fair at all... Adge

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No it really isn't fair @Adge - seems like they have messed up more than once and you continue to suffer because of it. I do hope they get it right this time and you recover quickly

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Aww you made my heart melt @Zoe7 i can finally see him. What a cute little fluff ball who definently needs a haircut!

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He does doesn't he @outlander hahaha I am going to try to get to the beach after DBT and my appointment tomorrow then give him a bath and a haircut on Thursday - see how I go. What have youo been up to today?

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doesnt make him any letter cuter no matter how much or how little you trim his fur lol @Zoe7
yes beach first! then bath good luck tomorrow. i know its usually a big day for you.
i havent been doing much, just some housework and watching some movies. a rather average day here.

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Thanks @Zoe7 Yes, a nice haircut for Toby.... I can't Like (Support) any posts at the moment (past 5 hours) - I can't get the Drop-Down box for Tags either. Too tired to do an email to Sane Support (too late now). Describing something via email doesn't work well for me - it's a lot more effort & energy than talking verbally to someone. Need to go to bed. Adge

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@Adge you are not the only one having that problem - @Faith-and-Hope has been having tag and like issues all day. Goodnight @Adge I hope you sleep well.

@outlander I am very biased but Toby is a bit of a cutie. It sounds like a boring day for you today - I managed to get to the pool - fell asleep this morning and was later than usual so didn't get my exercises done but did walk for 30 minutes which was just as good. Tomorrow is my first session with the psychologist - she is seeing me while my GP and pdoc are away - it is the same psych that takes DBT so at least I know her already - I am pleased she agreed to fill in to give me that continued support.

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