FORUMS

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

  • 47,612Members
  • 1,358,869Posts
  • 1,400,000Visitors
Our stories

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'.

38645 replies

3,131 - 3,140 of 38,645

In response to: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Yep @utopia My GP, psychologist, my principal knows a little but only the bare minimum - and you guys - that's it! I literally don't have any friends outside of here - I shut myself off from the 'outside' world a long time ago. So when I don't 'talk' here - I don't talk to anyone! So if I feel like I can't be on here - for any reason - then I am pretty lost.

In response to: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Oooh purple sounds amazing @Former-Member, I have only done green tips and pink all over! I like the orange @Former-Member it's ontrend at the moment I think haha 🙂

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Orange is only EVER ontrend @Former-Member if you are @Former-Member or Prince Harry lol

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

hey now.... @Zoe7 Orange is the new black donchyaknow? 😄

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Only on tv @Former-Member or when the Giants are playing - do I EVER like orange!!!! (Sorry @Former-Member - on you too!!!!)

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Hey Garfield might get offended.. and seriously @Zoe7 it is not a good idea to offend Garfield.

In response to: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

@Former-Member. Orange reminds me of Trumps skin color. But we won't go there.
One day I might be brave enough - I'd love to go electric blue or electric purple. My son says he will disown me. Lol.
@Zoe7. I think that's why it is so important to keep connecting on the forum. To have support. To not be alone. Although I do tend to hybernate away from everyone. Thankfully, those periods aren't as long as they used to be.

In response to: Re: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

@Former-Member Sorry - and Garfield (forgot that mischievious little putty tat)!

@utopia Sometimes when your 'safe place' doesn't feel so safe you have to stay away from that too - so very, very hard!

In response to: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

@Zoe7 & everyone. Was just looking through my CD's - trying to find a particular artist. Didn't put my glasses on. So was squinting (don't know if that helps) & trying to read the side edges. Then I see the word 'Lens' & I think " that looks interesting". So I pull the CD out. Only to discover it said 'Lens Cleaner'. Lol

In response to: Am Not Coping

Re: Am Not Coping

Great to see you @Zoe7! Hair colour talk is something I LOVE (jumped back here at the right time). I'm going full rainbow dash soon on mine soon. It's a mohawk and I've been collecting colours for it for a little while. I was waiting for the right time and seeing as I have no work to worry about for a little while, im thinking now is as good as ever.

Hi everyone else - hope you're all doing ok!
3,131 - 3,140 of 38,645