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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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That must have been hard for you all at uni today to get a grasp of what you were supposed to be doing. Glad you worked your way through it and achieved something though - and even more importantly you loved what you did @Faith-and-Hope

It does seem that speaking about your situation at home the first time you went to this meeting was enough for youo for now. Sometimes we just need that outlet to get it off our chest and although you have us here being able to actually voice your story would also give you a sense of relief - even if it was only momentarily.

I do understand how it may feel like a broken record if you talked about it again Hon - but that is also what you sometimes need - don't close that avenue off altogether. You do also have to feel comfortable in the setting and with the people around you to do that so in that respect, from what you have said here, maybe it isn't the right avenue for you to take just at the moment. A lot to think about really when you would be hoping to minimise that thinking.

Here listening and hearing you Hon. ...and sending you lots of these and one big comforting hug

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Thank you @Zoe7 ..... ❤️

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Sending you hugs @Faith-and-Hope

Hello @Zoe7 xx

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Hi @Shaz51 How has your day been? Did you end up going for a walk?

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The only walking I did today was when I did 4 hours cleaning , had the afternoon off @Zoe7 got a sore ankle today

How about you xx

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That's no good @Shaz51 - did you do something to your ankle or is it just wear and tear from all the cleaning?

I went to the pool and did a little housework. Still a lot to do but slowly getting through it.

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Thanks @Shaz51 ❤️

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope Hope you are having a good day at uni. Look forward to hearing all about it later

I am feeling really flat still and can't get motivated to do anything so am watching some shows I have recorded this morning and then will see how I am going this afternoon.

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Hi @Zoe7 just wanted to pop in and say good morning and i hope you have a good day.

This pic reminds me of Toby and made me smile i hope it does for you too 😊

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Great pic @outlander - super cute and cuddly

I am very biased but I think Toby was even cuter as a puppy - if that is possible lol

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