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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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Right Hon lol

You look after what you need to @Faith-and-Hope I miss you but family comes first. It is just nice for you to check in and give me a goodnight message. I hope things start slowing down for you a bit - don't want you collapsing under the weight of everything. Catch up with you over the weekend. Love ya Hon

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Thanks @Zoe7 .... 💓

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Remember to take a breather for yourself too @Faith-and-Hope ❤

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Thanks @outlander .... I am about to do that. As late as it is, I am heading to the art room to do some art journalling.

My mr. had a melt-down at me tonight. His OCD need for control is causing him to not cope with the rest of us not living a regimented life like he is. Dinner was late again tonight, but the late hour suits what is happening with the kids .... they are eating breakfast and lunch late. They are often ordering take-away meals, late at night, and eating at this late hour as that is what suits them ..... and as young adults, that ought to be their choice, and mine, if I am cooking for them. Mr is wanting a set dinner time, as in exactly at that time .... day in, day out .... sweekends, holidays, whatever .... set in concrete .... unbending ..... and if I can't meet that commitment, I am to inform him (apparently) so he can undo whatever plans I have made with the kids .... half-shopped for, half-prepared, whatever .... and take charge of feeding the kids himself. Operative phrase here is "take charge" ..... as in control issues.

:face_with_rolling_eyes:😠😥😒🤔😑🤐😡

There's my vent .... heading off to paint out my frustrations .....

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Hearing you @Faith-and-Hope Hugs xox 💚💛❤♥

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@Faith-and-Hope

I am so sorry that you are going through this...
I thought that my husband was truly nasty but I have never experienced anything like what you are dealing with.
Vent any time you want and I will be here to talk to.
By the way your artwork is beautiful 😊:ok_hand:

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Thank you so much @Nay69 ....

Its his illness causing this, I have to keep reminding myself ..... and it is undiagnosed as yet ..... 😔

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Thsts tough @Faith-and-Hope

sending you hugs 🤗 🤗❤️❤️

Thinking of you

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Hi @Zoe7 hope you are doing ok

any plans for today

thinking about you ❤️❤️

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Hi BB - I have been sleeping all morning - so tired this morning but don't know why. I did have a relatively late night but slept ok. Just taking it easy and trying to find some energy to get moving and do a few things around the house @BlueBay

How is your day going?

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