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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

Really happy for you.

Sherry

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that's a bit flattering to me maybe but it has been good chatting @Zoe7 Thankyou

yes started a new stopping smoking thread lol. Not loving life today, but to be expected

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It is wonderful to hear that I have helped you too @Owlunar - it really is a soft place to land here I have been heartened by the support I have had over these last few weeks myself - it shows that we really are all here for each other and that it is a special palce to be part of. Me being so much better within myself also means I can give more support to others and help see them through some tough times too - but that is still a balancing act with self-care. Sometimes I am not in the right headspace myself and need to take a step back from posts - but that is good for everyone - I can be of more 'use' if I am doing okay myself. I know you get that too Dec.

@Former-Member Thank you for your kind words. I have been truly inspired by your presence on the forum of late - despite all that you are dealing with you still support others here in such a wonderful way - you really are amazing Sherry

@TAB I'll take a look at that thread and give you some encouragement on there as well.

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I am doing a happy dance here for you. I feel at ease reading your post, and also I can see a huge shift happening for you and thats puts a smile on my face. I know you will still have days when things are not so good and I wanted to acknowledge that as well. And some of what I am feeling right now, I have no words for and it does bring tears to my eyes.

I have been to have my blood test and they took 8 tubes. And I went did shopping, payed bills, washing and posted gifts to family. I am a bit sick today, sore throat and swollen glands and feeling somewhat tired.

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@Zoe7 ^^^

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Thanks @TAB for that tag

@oceangirl Thank you for your kind words - there are so many up sides right now and I am feeling pretty good about things - we can only hope that that lasts.

I had my string of blood tests done late last year and they all came back better than the time before so I hope yours are okay too. Get plenty of rest and look after yourself @oceangirl

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Woo @Zoe7
You are inspiring me. Well done on your progress because I can see how far you have come. You are doing really well and I was impressed by how you managed the teaching too.
Keep at it my friend - you are helping me a lot both with what you say and what you are doing. I'm sure others have the same to say about you

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So pleased my journey is helping you too my friend. I can truly see how far you have come and your determination has also been inspiring to me @MDT - it is the mutual admiration society here and that is a good thing. We too often get bogged down in the negatives and forget to celebrate the wins - and we (and others) have definitely had those lately and it is great to see.

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Mutual admiration society haha 😂 @Zoe7
Indeed it is. But with good reason.

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I agree @MDT - we are both doing well and it is good to see.

How are you going with the job search?

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