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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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That is a lot to take in @Shaz51 You must be feeling exhausted with all your appointments and tests as well as Mr. Shaz's combined with you worry over your mother - hugs my sister

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hugs to you too sister @Zoe7

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You are much like me @Snowie The first thing that is affected is my sleep - my level of fear before bed is often heightened when I have been triggered and that leads to nightmares also. They are nowhere near as prevalent as they used to be but one bad night can affect me for a week. Really feeling for you Hon - I know how debilitating they can be Hopefully they will reduce quickly for you and you can get back to calmer nights.

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Yes, finished classes now for the day @Zoe7 , but I have heard other students complaining that it is still really hot outside, and I don’t fancy walking home in the heat with D2 after such a long day for both of us. Visual has said that she is going to suit herself for dinner, and neither she nor S2 are answering their phones ..... so an educated guess tells me they have both gone home and “crashed” off to sleep ..... big days, long lessons, heat ..... so, I have parked up in the cafe with their end-of-day specials and D2 and I are having dinner here to wait out the heat. There is a printer nearby, and I have some visual diary work that I can get on with, so we can walk home later when it’s cooler but still light.

Hi @Snowie .... and hugs for you 💐💕

And for you too @Shaz51 😘🌷💕

Hi to @Sam3 @eth @CheerBear .... anyone else around ..... 👋

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My dear sis @Shaz51 you are going through so much at the moment. Lots of worry and stress.

Sending you lots of hugs ❤️❤️

I hope your mum doesn’t have another bowel obstruction.

Oh my I sm thinking of you sll.

Take care ❤️❤️

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thank you my sister @BlueBay , sitting with you too

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It is good that Visual and S2 are sorting themselves out - even if they have crashed after the day @Faith-and-Hope The great news is they are attending classes

I have eaten myself and just about to have night meds so I will be in bed pretty early tonight. It has been a lovely day here but much warmer over the next few days so you must be sending the heat our way Hope it cools enough for you and D2 to walk home soon Hon. How is she going with the carer? Is that all working out ok?

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Yes @Zoe7 the carer is lovely and it’s working out well 😊

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That is really wonderful to hear Hon. It must be great for D2 as well to have that little bit of independence from you. There are some really good things happening in your world and despite the reasons they have had to it is great that they are working out. I am super impressed that Visual and S2 are attending uni as well @Faith-and-Hope Hopefully they can start making friends soon too - that would be fantastic for their confidence.

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glad to hear about the carer @Faith-and-Hope , makes a big difference xx

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