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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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Kings disease @Former-Member ok uric acid levels causing unbearable pain my pain is not unbearable my doctor is not that cluey

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Hi @Sam3

I think there is a few factors atm

Family relationships that are tricky that don't make me feel too good.

My sleep is not very good (lack of and quality)

Anxiety levels

Upcoming surgery that is worrying me

I feel really alone

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We are here for you @oceangirl
You aren't alone in this my friend.

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Ok. You’re a king lol. Payback time @TAB sorry joking. Not funny.

@oceangirl What do you mean that you wore you’re fit bit to bed. Sorry not sure what you mean. Are you ok

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Thank you @MDT

That means a lot to me

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I'm ok @Former-Member.

Fitbit is a fitness tracker but also records when you're asleep and the various stages of your sleep cycle.

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Yeah as has already been said everything is harder & slower when we’re behind the ape 🦍 ball re sleep (BTW what the heck is that saying about? Is it some American culture reference to baseball or something?!). Anyway @oceangirl do you have supports such as friends/family, doctor or psychologist to assist you right now? What do you mean re wearing Fitbit to bed - does it track hours of sleep or something?!

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are you with me too @MDT

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In this virtual world I guess @MDT (the force) can be with all of us!!! Let’s remember that we are all equal, although some are more equal than others as they say

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I have supportive Doctors and friends but I still feel very alone. I don't see my gp again until wednesday week. @Sam3

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