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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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Hi @MDT I think it’s my upbringing. Very strict European parents. A very controlling manipulative mum. Growing up I was scared to ask my parents anything fir fear of getting into trouble. And then when I was sexually abused at the ages of 9-12 i think I then protected myself by staying alone snd nit talking to anyone.

Naive with life - growing up I was never told anything about girls growing up or what yo expect as I got to teenage years. I was very sheltered.

I don’t feel like others on here who know so much about a lot of things. Even reading people’s replies on here are think wow wish I could chat like that.

I feel I have no life experience.

Im very basic snd st times I feel a bit pathetic.

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Indeed @Zoe7
Life is a weird old thing like that I find.

I see @BlueBay I'm sorry you had to go trough all of that. Do you find that sessions with your psych are useful for it?

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Yes indeed it is @MDT

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It’s been a long journey so far @MDT. I’m coming up to 9 years of therapy. But just this year I found a trauma psychologist who is amazing. She told me I have a long way to go still.

Each session is emotionally exhausting.

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Very happy to see you too @SleepyPanda very cute pics indeed. 3 of them. 😃

Yes, I survived the evening last night. Won’t be touching any alcohol for a while. 😖

🌺🌸🌷

Hi, if you’re still up @Zoe7 🦋

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Still up @Former-Member but not far off bed - the last 2 days are really catching up with me.

How are you feeling tonight Hon?

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Hi to @BlueBay @Shaz51 @MDT

❤️🌷🌺☕️☕️☕️

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9 years is a long time for anything @BlueBay

I am impressed at your attitufe though. That's good. You are taking these steps and that is worth celebrating 🙂

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Going to take a sleep med and hopefully bed early @Zoe7 😴 I’m glad today is almost over. Better day tomorrow.

Yes. You need a good sleep too.

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I am glad you found a good therapist too @BlueBay
That can make all the difference. I did the same thing last year and it was a good step forward.
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