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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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awww thanks @CheerBear I know there are so many doing it so tough and if a little of the light I am feeling can rub off on any of you then that is a good thing

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Just a quick fly by @Zoe7. I have guests for tea (family) and haven’t got food yet :face_with_rolling_eyes:. Still cleaning my house first 🤦‍♀️😬.

but wanted to shout from the rooftops

One of my faves.

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Thanks @Teej It is a nice feeling

Enjoy your evening with your family - let us know how it all goes

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Glad to hear how well you've been doing @Zoe7 🙂

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Thanks @TheVorticon How are you doing?

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Pretty ordinary today @Zoe7
I made a thread about it.

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I'll take a look @TheVorticon

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@Zoe7 You really come a very long way this year. I remember it well as it resembled mine in some ways. You were scrabbling to hang on in long, and we're so physically unwell. I was really scared and concerned about you.

Push on though is what you did. Lots of bumps in the road for you and me. Trying to find reasons to carry on with so much adversity in the way. We got glimmers of light every now and then, which seemed to be puffed out faster than they arrived.

I've found strengths in your strengths, light in your light, hope in your hope. I thought to myself, she's trying really hard to pull through this, and with everything she's been through, she keeps trying. So why shouldn't I? And so I did.

My recovery is later than yours, but I believe now it's maybe possible. For the first time in many years I am starting to feel like myself a little bit more. Some things in me have forever changed, but that's OK.

I'm so proud of you right now, and proud of myself. You rock sister!! Hugs

@Faith-and-Hope must be beaming with pride right now. She has been your steadfast light as you have been mine.

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You have inspired me along the way too @Sans911 I have been pleasantly amazed at all the work you have done with your volunteering work and even when seemingly knocked down with lack of attendance or personality clashes along the way you have stuck steadfast to your resolve as your intentions are pure and real. I have loved seeing your journey with your volunteer work and how much you have put into helping others - just as you have done on here.

I think youo are further along your journey than even you realise and that is wonderful to see.

I feel privileged to be such a guiding light in your journey - if just a small part of how far I have come helps then I am so happy about that.

I can say that I know how far I have come and yes I am proud of what I have achieved - we all know it hasn't been easy (and I was worried for myself for a long time) but getting through that somehow is an achievement in itself. I know it takes both strength and courage to get through all this but it also takes amazing support - and that is what I have had here @Sans911 - and you have been so much part of that - take inspiration in the community as I do every day - such a wonderful group of people that I am honoured to know

ps: I am sure our @Faith-and-Hope wiuld be beaming with pride right now too - she has definitely been my guiding light over the last couple of years. I know we have a special connection and she has been with me and heled me in so many ways but there have also been so many others that have helped me in my journey and they are just as important to recognise - too many people to tag though - that really is the power of this community

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Thanks @Appleblossom - yes - migraines really knock us around - maybe that's nature's way of telling us it's time to take things easy

All the best with the poster-hunt @Zoe7 - it is so surprising to me that people can be so light-fingered - I don't understand the behaviour - but it happens - I know

I need to find another post of yours about your thriving over the last few weeks - I need to find that to respond

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