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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 How is your day shaping up? I am of course still doing garage sorting - it is such a big job but will be worth it in the end to have it all finally done.

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Hi @MDT nothing much on here today. I'll settle for a steadying day. What are you up to today? I just went for a walk, that's probably me for today lol, well beats last few days

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All the best with the garage @Zoe7 it must be looking good after all this time and work you put into it

@TAB Just working on applications and googling stuff

I have a phone interview this afternoon for a company that does placements in pubs and hotels in the UK. I have decided this will be my backup plan.

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fair enough @MDT

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There is still a lot that is stacked outside of the garage that needs to be moved back in as well as stuff stacked inside the garage. Today I start to put things on the shelves and sorting out the damaged stuff and stuff I can through out as I go. I am going to watch the tennis this morning first then get stuck into it before the next game this afternoon I want to watch @MDT. I'll do a list as I go of things that need replacing - mostly those that have rusted or been damaged by water in the flooding. I have already replaced some of my tools but need to check a few more when I can get into them.

Your backup plan is a good one - it will give you work while looking for something else as well if that is what you want to do. Working in hotels and pubs you will get to meet a lot of people too and that will be good for you too.

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I am feeling anti social today though @Zoe7
Just over it. Time to unplug I think.

I can ask all these questions during the interview

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Speak later today

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Morning @MDT@Zoe7@TAB@Shaz51@Mum & anyone else passing through the forum discussion.

All the very best with your phone interview today @MDT. Good idea to have a quiet day beforehand with maybe some activity/music you like.

@Zoe7 Go girl!

Ive got Dr appointment in an hour & job applications to think about along with kids who need entertaining. Feeling a bit overwhelmed & sad today but plenty of “good facts” to hold onto

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I hope your drs appointment goes okay @Sam3 then you can get stuck into those job applications. It is always good to hold on to as many positives in your day as you can - it doesn't mean there won't still be the negatives but shifting your focus to concentrating on the positives can make us feel a little better - hope that works for you too Hon.

I am watching the tennis this morning and will get back into the garage after the match - might need a nap too as I am feeling quite tired - think that is because of how much I have done over the last few days but I can't do a rest day just yet - need to get it all done.

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sorry that you're feeling sad @Sam3 think am taking advantage of cooler day today and going back to bed here, ok woke around 2am for some reason

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