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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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@Zoe7 Thank you for the welcome, I'm sure you've probably done it before. Thank you for being you 🙂

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I made it home - finally. Mum was 25 minutes late - she wondered why I was annoyed - oh that's right - I have nothing else to do!!!!! Nearly ran into a car that turned in front of me - without even looking - and mum was asking why 'I' was angry - anxiety reaching a very high level at this stage and I just wanted to be back home. Mum wanted to get something to take home for dinner and I asked her what so I could stop somewhere but all she could say was I'll eat anything - for goodness sake - make a decision and tell me what you want so I know where to stop. In the end I told her to stop somewhere herself on her way home. I managed to settle a little and not as bad now but it was all so exhausting.

Worried about tonight - already teary - know it's being tired, the dark and the stress of being with mum all combining with 'everything' else but still doesn't stop how I'm feeling.

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can you do some self care activities @Zoe7 or i can think of some distractions for you to talk about on here?

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Bloody mums @Zoe7 (present forum mums excluded in that comment).
I'm trying to organise some parent helpers for the Music/school talent night. The post has been up for 5 minutes & have 2 mums enlisted. Need some dads to step up and help too.
Might take you up on your offer to help with some organisational issues - in a few weeks @Zoe7. I have a feeling I'm going to need it

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Sending you hugs @Zoe7 - feelings suck sometimes

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@utopia @Former-Member @Former-Member

Happy to help @utopia with whatever I can.

I'm really tired tonight and hoping I can actually get some sleep but had to take my meds later so that will affect whem I start feeling sleepy (if at all)

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i hope so @Zoe7

i think ill be around even if your up late, just trying to work something out so if i dont reply straight away, i will as soon as i can

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Hoping for a really good night sleep for you @Zoe7. What are you up to at the moment? Is Toby out of the bad books and next to you?

@utopia - hoping you're travelling ok today

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What ya trying to work out @Former-Member?

Toby is out of the bad books - and is asleep next to me @Former-Member. I am going to need to clean the rug tomorrow though - wish I hadn't emtiped the dirt out of the vaccum cleaner a few days ago Toby's little white face is still dirty - he must have stuck his whole face right in the middle of all the dirt (he's going to need a bath too - but that will have to wait until I'm less tired).

At the moment I'm on the couch - the tv is on but I'm not watching anything - there really is nothing on to watch. What are you up to @Former-Member?

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uhh its prob triggering for you @Zoe7 so ill stick to general chit chat on here 🙂

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