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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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Been to the shop but decided not to visit my sister @Faith-and-Hope @CheerBear @BlueBay

I am very tired this afternoon so going to watch a little tv and rest on the couch with Toby. He is already sound asleep the little cherub - all that bird chasing while I was mowing has worn him out lol

Have you been to the craft workshop yet @Faith-and-Hope?

How was your hospital visit @CheerBear?

@BlueBay Hi Hon - nice to see you around today - I know it was a really tough one for you last night too

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TV sounds great @Zoe7. Anything interesting on?

❤ Toby

The hospital visit was challenging but really worth it thanks. Person is struggling quite a lot with a lot (pain, sickness, uncertainty, no-one coordinating the many different people involved, misinformation, confusion etc.) but neither they or the other person staying here want to cause trouble by asking for clear communication and some support. I've found it ultra difficult as my approach would probably be a little different. Today they felt really broken and rock bottom-ish which was hard, but along with that came them being open to support and some advocating for them to get what they need, which I then did/tried to do. Hopefully it helped today 🤞

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Your person is luck to have you around CB and so lovely of you to advocate on their behalf @CheerBear Hopefully it did help them today Hon

I have slept this afternoon - only an hour or so but I needed it. Yesterday and last night were so drainiing and I think I would have slept for a lot longer if it hadn't been feedling time here and Toby being very persistent in reminding me of that fact lol

@Faith-and-Hope Waiting to hear all about the craft workshop Hon - hope it went well

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Hi @candycane A bit quiet here today - how has your day been?

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❤️ @Zoe7

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Hi @BlueBay Having a quiet night here - both fur babies are happy - Cat is outside and Toby is with me - Cat will come in when it is time for her night biscuits and then she will sleep on her bed on the chair. How is Jersey?

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Jerseys good @Zoe7 she’s sitting on her bed ignoring us!!! she turned around snd is staring at the wall!!! So funny. 😊

You must be very excited to start work again although I can imagine you would be nervous and anxious.

Quiet night fir me too. Xxx

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I am getting more nervous as the weekend goes on @BlueBay I think it will hit me most on Monday morning. I am going to spend time tomorrow organising the first couple of afternoons. Will be good to have that planning out of the way. I am doing Science on Monday and that is an area I like so should go ok.

Our fur babies do give us so much joy - I can imagine Jersey curled up on her bed. Toby is snuggled next to me still.

DO you have any plans for tomorrow?

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@Zoe7

If the weather is nice I wouldn’t mind going out for the day with hubby. We are both bsvk at work on Monday. Or buy some lunch snd have it at the beach. Depends on weather.

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Supposed to be a clear day here tomorrow but not very warm ...around 19 - but I will be inside most of the day anyway getting ready for Monday. It shouldn't take me too long but I will need to concetrate - been a long time since I planned a lesson @BlueBay

A day out - especially if it includes lunch at the beach - sounds lovely BB.

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