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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 I hope you are travelling ok. I was tossing up whether to bring you flowers or chocolates. I couldn't decide...so I got you these. They will be waiting for you here in the octagonal room whenever you drop by. I will personally stand guard over them to protect them from any Oompa Loompas that might be lurking around

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{Wanders into octagonal room and hangs up super cool portrait that @Former-Member drew}. I have decided that I need to limit the time I hang out here in Forum Land a bit - especially at night. I really need some non-screen time before bed. So...if it seems like I'm ignoring you, I'm really not - I'm just making sure I don't fall into forum-addiction like I did when I started spending too much time on the forums at uni.

Having said that, I did fall asleep last night with some really cool imagery floating around in my brain. I definitely don't suffer from hallucinations at all, but at the same time, I do seem to be blessed with a very strong capacity to visualise images which are self-soothing. Last night I could super clearly see Forum Land - the ocean, the path leading up to the octagonal room and @Former-Member's garden. And guess what? I saw @NikNik flying around in the giant nutella jar. I'm sorry, @NikNik, the other day I mocked your suggestion that you get around Forum Land in the nutella jar...but you were right. I saw you flying all over Forum Land in it...and you know what they say, seeing is believing!

I hope everyone has a lovely day.

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No worries @Phoenix_Rising. You need to do whats best for you 🙂 ❤❤

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@Phoenix_Rising. Your wardrobe picture made me laugh.
That's good that you recognise that you need less screen timein the evenings.
@Zoe7. Good morning beautiful friend. I did see the chocolate flowers pr bought you. I'm only going to lick one or two. I just want to check the flavour difference between the dark and milk chocolate. But I promise I won't eat them. I'll leave them for you. ♥♥

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Hi @Phoenix_Rising

I love chocolate, roses and chocolate roses - so brilliant

Great pic

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Hi @Phoenix_Rising

Boundaries with the Forums is really important. Can I suggest you starting a new thread about this, and sharing what you have here? I think creating this boundary for yourself to benefit your sleep is so important, and others may find it useful.
PS: I need some nutella boundaries I think....

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Hi @Zoe7. I just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you. I check on this thread all the time to see how you are going but usually take a back seat when you are receiving lots of support. I'm here for you always even when you can't see me. I hope you are ok. I'm gathering it's been a really tough weekend.
Sending lots of gentle hugs 💜🤗💐

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@Zoe7. Think the finale of MaFS is tonight. I'll be watching to see who re-news their vows. Sean and susan will. Aleni and Simon will.
Would love to watch it with you. If you can't - don't worry. I'll keep a running commentary here for you.
Hoping things are easing for you. Love and hugs. ♥♥

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Hi @utopia I'll try to make it to watch MaFS with you but I'm not sure if I will be able to join the conversation much. If I don't make it or can't interact much with you I hope you understand.

Zoe

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@Zoe7 sorry you are not going well thinking of you did you go to your gp today
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