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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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That's a bit sweet @Former-Member

Nice to be hearing from you @Zoe7 I'd like to support you in doing what is right for you too 🙂

Pets surely know how to take things to new levels don't they.... Our dog used to follow our cat around and as soon as he heard her heaving he was right by her side ready to clean it up So gross!

I've got a vision of @utopia being a pet mediator

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hahaha @Former-Member I can't even remember what my original hair colour is lol

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@Zoe7. I love what that circle necklace represents. Very true. We hold onto each other & keep our 'negatives' encased.
Yes it's hard asking for help. I tend to hide from the forums when not coping. But then the support offered on here - can really help me pull through those times. Wanting to hide and isolate - but needing the support here.
I hear you.
Frustrating when family, friends think because you are single, or not working - that you have all the time in the world to help them. And then they don't consider our MI's and the time and energy that takes. If we had cancer, they would understand - but because it is MI - they just don't get it. Very frustrating

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I love the circle pendant, such a lovely idea as I also feel that a circle represents connectedness ❤️ I am glad the new outfit idea made you smile 🙂 I think I am still having a giggle haha @Zoe7

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@utopia my family don't know anything!!!! So I really am on my own here. They just think it's still the post-viral fatigue - would have absolutely no idea what I've been dealing with.

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@Former-Member. I don't have much influence over my 3 dogs. I don't think any other pets would listen to me. Lol
@luna. Love the dog outfit. I can't even put Abbey in a winter coat when she's outside - because Dog - just grabs hold of it and drags Abbey around the yard. Too dangerous. And Dog has destroyed two of Abbeys winter coats.

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thanks @Former-Member

@Zoe7 haha ive dyed my hair purple and red so many times im starting to question it now too lol. i dont dye it red too much now it goes more orange lol. then ill look like Pebbles @Former-Member

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@Former-Member I can't remember if it was @Former-Member or someone else I describes Toby 'bringing' Cat inside when I can't find her. I tell him to 'find his sister' and he goes outside and next thing you know - Cat is running inside - followed by Toby - Cat stops and slowly walks up the hallway - Toby puts his head down and follows about a metre behind - looking like a 'lost little puppy'. Very cute.

I'm not sure how I can be supported at the moment @Former-Member - I am really struggling to see past each day I'm in atm.

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@zow7. That must make it very hard zoe - not being able to express what's happening for you with your family. But I understand why.
It makes us - your forum family - even more important. It's healing to be able to vent or cry and write truthfully how you are feeling here. No judgements. Just understanding and support.
Hugs ♥♥♥
@Former-Member. I've been coloring my hair since I was 13. Forgot what my natural colour was. I stopped colouring it last year. The grwy is now down to the bottom of my ears. The rest of my hair - long - half way down my back - is old hair dye. Dark brown - mousy brown - blond.

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haha @utopia i havent dyed my hair for a while now but i think i might go burgundy-reddy colour.

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