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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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Wash him away @utopia

I didn't think you were doing too well but I did know that you would look after yourself so I was concerned but not worried about you. I hope tonight helped a little to give you a few laughs.

Love you my beautiful friend

Zoe

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awwww @Faith-and-Hope that image is sooooo adorable - thankyou for that

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Thanks @Zoe7. Yes I can manage.
And tonight was fun. Think we scared a few people off MaFS and reality tv in general.
I'm about to head to sleep.
I hope you get a good sleep tonight.♥♥

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Yep @utopia definitely scared a few people away but it was fun.

Hope you sleep well tonight my friend.

Sweet dreams

Zoe

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Just breathtaking angel art @Appleblossom. Love it 💜

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Adorable = blissed out kitten ..... 😄

@Zoe7

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@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member

I am really quite drained and still feeling sick. This afternoon was really tough and the night has really taken it out of me now. I am hoping I will able to sleep - am extremely concerned about nightmares etc. tonight but I am just so tried that I need to try and sleep - think it best to stay on the couch though tonight.

Hope you both have a peaceful night

Love to you both

Zoe

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Good night @Zoe7 Peace be with you ❤️

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Sounds like a plan @Zoe7 ..... see how you go settling down.

I'll be around for a little while yet.

❤️💕

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Hi @Zoe7

I truly sympathise - I think for about one year straight I suffered nightmares every night and woke up in a terrible panic. I remember trying to catch my breath (felt I could not breathe) with slow breathing techniques and reassuring myself all would be well and inducing positive visions in my mind to help to get back to sleep. I also use to listen to soft talking relaxation tapes on YouTube to help distract my anxiety and go back off to sleep. I know it sounds strange but I also sometimes would talk to loved ones whom had passed and asked for help (no they didn't talk back lol, but a peace would come over me for a bit).. It calmed me enough to go back to sleep. Snuggling up with my cat also use to help - does Toby sleep inside?

Does your meds help with the nightmares and are they a daily occurrence or the result of a bad day/week? Funny as it sounds if I ate or drank certain foods and certain medications would also increase my nightmares, but they were mainly due to stress, PTSD/anxiety. I still dream more than I would like to but I don't suffer those nightmares anymore. It gets better - it will for you too.

I am with you in spirit, right beside you while you sleep. You are safe. You are not alone. It will all work out in the end - it will be alright my friend. The best in life lyes before you. Love you too. Sweet dreams ❤️

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