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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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Love the picture @oceangirl

how are you? I haven’t spoken to you for a while. Hope you have a nice day 😊❤️

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SOme days certainly are better than others @Appleblossom A new day today - feeling very tired this morning but need to go to work. I will keep as busy as I can as that usually helps to make it through then I can come home to rest. Hope you have a good day Hon

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Hi @BlueBay

Wonderful pic

@oceangirl Good to see you after so long.

Have a good day at work @Zoe7

I started off slow but have things planned. I need to accept my needs for down time.

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@Appleblossom We all need down time occasionally - it is recognising that we need that time and following through with it that sometimes can be difficult. We all need balance in what we do and it seems you are on the right track with knowing what you need and what you can realistically do.

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Hope thinks are okay for you @Pepsimax

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@Zoe7 @Appleblossom @BlueBay @Shaz51 @Faith-and-Hope

I'm just passing through atm, I am actually sleepy tonight the first time in a long time. I will catch up with you all soon.

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How was today @Zoe7

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Came home early from work yesterday with a bad headache @MDT Still have it this morning but it is nowhere near as bad as it was yesterday. I would love to have the day to get rid of it completely but need to go to work as I have no sick days available and need the money.

I saw that things went well for you yesterday - no surprises there buddy - have so much belief in you

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Hope your headache clears up well @Zoe7
And thanks

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Headache persisted all day @MDT but home now and resting. I was lucky to not have to deal with any noise today - did a lot of testing with the grade 1/2 kids so I didn't need to use my brain too much - think that helped a lot. Had pain meds throughout the day to help me get through now very much looking forward to sleeping and hopefully recovering quickly to be able to get through the next few days.

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