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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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Still waiting for the image fairies to do their thing @CheerBear ...

How are your feeling today - it has been such a tough week for you but yesterday's news was positive all around

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Nice to see you @Zoe7 😊

I'm feeling pretty good today thanks. I slept unusually well but am getting a little tired again now. Trying to take it really easy today so I'm sitting in a bean bag crocheting (having a go at making a Christmas gnome 🙂). The littles are being very chill today too which helps. Such a big week last week so a down day is a good idea for us all I think.

How's your afternoon looking?

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Doing something similar here - done a little painting, folded some clothes and cleaned up the kitchen a bit. I'll wash up and do the ironing later but chilling on here for a while before I catch up on some shows I recorded this afternoon. I have some papers to sort so I can do that at the same time - doesn't require thinking so an easy activity to do while watching tv.

A christmas gnome sounds super cool @CheerBear Hope you can share an image of it when you finish

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Just found a lovely bunch of flowers on the doorknob @CheerBear ...I wonder who left those there lol ...They are stunning - thank you CB

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Sounds like a pretty great way to spend the day @Zoe7 🙂

The flowers are so bright and cheery - had to deliver them this way 😊

I will share a pic of my gnome if I finish it. It's a little one that sits on a shelf and the littles want a set of four of them for us. One of mine is crocheting at the moment too, making a little round unicorn thing for a sibling. I'm super impressed as something just clicked with them with crochet and now they can do it without much help.

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awww - little is taking after mummy - that is adorable @CheerBear

Toby is having puppy dreams atm and making little woofy sounds in his sleep - he is so cute

I think the idea of having 4 - one for each of you is gorgeous

We only have a month left until our birthday month CB - we need to decide on a theme for this year

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Sorry I dropped out there @Zoe7. People arrived.

So cute with Toby dreams. I remember my little fish being tiny ones and how I could spend so much time watching their windy little dreamy faces. They'd make little sqeaky huffy sounds, smile, frown and roll their eyes around ❤

I was thinking how close birthdays are getting now. It's bonkers how quickly the year has gone I think. I had a lovely party last year 😊 Joint one this year?

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Yes please - a joint birthday with you would be awesome - love sharing that time with my CB @CheerBear

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Woohoo! I'll be there, with (jingle) bells on @Zoe7 😁

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woohoo @CheerBear you can bring your christmas gnomes

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