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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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Yes too much where is everyone

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Life too hard. But I need to be positive. Otherwise I’m stuffed @Zoe7

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It's okay to have those moments of negativity @Former-Member - they are what make the positives even better. I can hear that you are struggling but we are here with you Hon and with you all the way. It is not great that you are home on your own tonight - so hold onto us here for tonight.

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Calling by to say I'm here with you also @Former-Member. Hold on ❤

@Zoe7 for you too 💗

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I am sure we have all been through times in our lives when it has all been too hard @Former-Member - so you are not alone - it just happens it's hard for you - too hard - right now and this is the time of year when it must make you wonder how people can have just a good time when everything feels so bad for you

I don't know much about you at all - just what I have read here and there - I understand that you feel so desperate right now - it's really horrible -

You are in good company though - I hope to catch you on the party thread where I have been - otherwise I am watching what I recorded on TV earlier this evening

So - I wish you enough to get through until Wednesday - and if that's too hard - until tomorrow morning

Sometimes holiday season can be pretty dark for me too - but I don't think I have felt as bad as you do right now but we don't really compare things here - we just are

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that's a bit graffic @Former-Member but have had similar thoughts recently bit unusual for me not sure what to say but take it easy and well, breathe

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Hi @TAB, @Zoe7@Owlunar@CheerBear, @Former-Member. I’ve been working today & at a party tonight but have followed a bit of the discussion (Jacques’ creation is very impressive!). @Former-Member & @TAB I can relate to some of your sentiments both in the past & recently too, so I’m finding it strangely helpful to know others have similar ideas - we’re not alone in having those thoughts & feelings. In this way, I can feel a bit less isolated/different - it’s not that uncommon for other humans to sometimes feel the same way. I do think the whole “festive” season & reflecting on significant events (eg NYE) can trigger us & plenty of other people. I’m trying not to draw significance from my otherwise wonderful husband dropping & shattering our large platter (a wedding present) as we departed tonight’s party - in terms of an omen, it probably doesn’t bode well but, hey compared with my real life mental health concerns I don’t really think it counts!!! Anyway, holding you in my thoughts, especially @Mum 🌸🌻🌺

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Hi @Former-Member just found an interesting website http://www.itgetsbrighter.org/ & was interested in the 2 minute video by Dr Belinda. Whilst we are unique, it seems we’re not completely alone. I know firsthand how hard/impossible it is to believe that things can in fact get brighter. I’ve had some dark times recently & I have to concede there have definitely been ‘brighter’ moments amidst all that ...it’s such a relief to have moments when we are distracted/somehow taken out of that horrible space. Acknowledging that helps me to believe that whilst I may still feel the big picture is still grey, there can be some reprieve even if it’s momentary. Not much to hold on to I know, but remember we’re not doing it all on our own.

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@Zoe7 Just dropping by to say Happy New Year. I hope this year brings many bright spots into your life. Thanks for the support you give me and so many others here. You certainly are valued. 💕💜💕🐾🐾🐾

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Thank you @Maggie That was a lovely message to wake up to this morning. I do wish this year is much better for you too Hon. I know how incredibly tough this past year has been for you but I hope that things start looking up for you with the new year. Always here for you my sweet Maggie with caring thoughts and lots of love

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