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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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hugs my sister @Zoe7

Hello @CheerBear, @Snowie, @BlueBay, @outlander

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Hiya @Shaz51 ❤

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hello my @CheerBear , how are you today my friend xxxx

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I am going well today thanks @Shaz51 😊 The kids finished up the school year today and one finished up primary school for good! They're all excited about holidays and Christmas.

I just noticed you and Mr Shaz have a little time off. So great to hear! Any plans for you or are you hoping to have a quiet plan-less kind of break?

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Hi my sister @Shaz51 and @Faith-and-Hope @CheerBear @Snowie and everyone else...

Went to visit my sister and it was nice - she did give me a big hug and I didn't tear up so that was also good. She has my painting up in her dining room - I am still not happy with it but she likes it so that is what is important.

I may be going to the cricket Christmas eve. Talked to my sister's partner and his nephew will be here for Christmas eve so he might want to go too. My sister is going to stay home tough but I am happy going with her partner and his nephew if that is what happens. His nephew is a sweet kid so it should be fun ....that is if we can get tickets of course - they usually sell out and being an early game it might have a big crowd.

I have also organised tomorrow - going to meet my sister in the city after shopping with my Dad - will be a long day but can rest Sunday.

Feeling a bit better tonight - glad I went out and didn't dwell too much on things at home by myself. Will need to take meds soon though and think I will be asleep pretty quickly tonight. Hope everyone else is doing okay.

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@CheerBear, @Zoe7

my mum is back home today

and yes we are having a nice quiet holiday at home , day trips here and there but relaxing is our key xx

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So glad your mum is home @Shaz51 and you are officially on a mini holiday yourself. Hope you enjoy the time off and the day trips with Mr. Shaz

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Well done @Zoe7 on going to your sisters house instead of staying home. Hopefully it helped lift your mood a little. Sounds like you got some things organised, watching the cricket now...don't mind the 20/20 games.

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Doing the same here @Snowie Like the 20/20 games too. Hopefully we get to go on Christmas eve - will know tomorrow. It is going to be a hot day so might be perfect weather in the late afternoon too.

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Sorry to hear about the disappointing last day @Zoe7 but it's awesome that you made the extra effort to go out and had a nice evening. 🙂

Incidentally, well done to everyone who made it through the school year as a teacher, parent, relative or supporter.

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