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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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I have not heard of Body Memories but yes it is like that @Adge The feeling like the trauma is happening all over again and the bodily sensations that happened then happen in the present. They are not nice at all.

Toothpaste is a really hard one but it never suprises me anymore what triggers people have. Triggers are so individual and we can associate different things with different triggers also.

I hope that 5 week course does run for you - it would be a good introduction for you to be able to learn some more strategies to help with emotional distress.

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NIghty night @MDT Sleep well buddy Tomorrow is a new day!

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yes got to mum`s appt yesterday @Zoe7 , our trip home was so wet you could not see the road in front of us

and then today had to take mum to hospital as she was in lots of pain , they are keeping her in hospital for a few days

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What did the specialist say @Shaz51 ?

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the specialist wants to do some tests to see if there is anything else causing mum`s problem before doing another surgery @Zoe7 , mum being 87 is a bit tricky

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It is good that the specialist is ruling other things in or out before any thought of surgery @Shaz51 Hope this latest stay at hospital helps to ease her pain too.

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Really happy for you @Zoe7 💕💜💜

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@Zoe7 I just found your reply, sorry I missed it. Mags and I are doing a little better. I found out I'm on priority with Housing, that means I will get a place sooner. That's good news, but it comes with a twist. They will take me to court for breaking my lease here. My counsellor says there is always ways around things, unfortunately, the manager is being painful about it all. You can't get blood out of a stone!!!!!! I'm packing.

Loved reading your news. The new school sounds great.

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Hello @Zoe7 @Maggie @Shaz51 @MDT @Adge

I’ve been busy so haven’t been able to keep up with threads much. I hope your mum improves ASAP @Shaz51 . You probably have stated this, but have you got your work placement @Zoe7 & are you satisfied with it? @MDT you were lonesome I read - has that passed & how are you going the job & family? @Maggie & @Adge I don’t feel familiar with your stories but nonetheless wish you well & hope you have a good day.

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Morning @Sam3 . Figured you were busy, as you have been conspicuous in your absence. I hope you have the weekend relatively free? Or at least as free as a busy wife and mum can have it.

Sherry 🌺

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