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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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Sounds like a great plan @Bunniekins and will be good for you to have that added support - I hope it all comes through for you - it sounds like she is on top of it for you ...and the bonus is you have had a clean up

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@Zoe7 :Dxx

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@Faith-and-Hope How is D3 today Hon - has her migraine eased?

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Not much @Zoe7. She has been in bed all day again today.

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Oh the poor cherub - that is super hard and must be for you as her mum to watch her go through as well @Faith-and-Hope Send her my love Hon and the same for you 💕

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Thanks @Zoe7 .....

Our situation has impacted her more with psychosomatic disorders rather than the mood disorders S2 has been subject to, although depression features a bit too, and social anxiety. When I say “our situation” it’s their genetics too ....

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glad you had fun at the pool today @Zoe7

I am feeling a bit on top of everything at the moment , organising things for mum whenshe goes but home , but she wants me to do everything

Mr shaz anxiety is very high , he does not want to work anymore -- so I am cutting back on our jobs -- see what happens

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It is not a nice situation for either of your baby dragons but they are lucky to have such a wonderful, caring mum that understands their situations too @Faith-and-Hope. Time and that love helps but doesn't solve the issues - as you well know Hon.

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Oh @Shaz51 you have so much to deal with my sister - I honestly do not know how you do it - you take care of everyone else so well 💐💙

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Yeah @Zoe7. That’s our holding pattern, unfortunately.

To change the subject, rather dramatically, I started a major artwork at uni today. This is one that goes through to the end of the semester now, and I am utilising the art journalling skills I am learning ....,

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