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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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@Former-Member do you have any advice?

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I'm afraid I dont have any advice @Boonana . I have no experience or knowledge of possible EDs or voices telling me to do things I know is wrong. Im really sorry, I am out of my comfort zone with that. I would hate to say anything wrong or advise something which proved unhelpful.

So I will say .. Good luck and I hope you can enjoy your family get together. Talk more later .. Okay?

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Living in and accepting our bodies and natural needs should not be this hard, but I wonder if it also social pressure and not just we have something wrong with us.

Hello @Boonana

@Former-Member @MDT @Shaz51 @Zoe7

Sorry if I am butting in.

It is difficult for me with all the religious and family obligation. I am learning to do what I need.

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Ok I’m really sorry I made you go out of your comfort zone 😟

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Nothing to apologise for @Boonana . I only meant that I dont feel competant or confident enough to offer advice on something I have no personal experience with. I did have a friend with an ed when I was young and could not help her.

@Appleblossom has some very wise words there for you though.

Sherry

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Ok sorry..
Thank you though

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Hi @Boonana

Not having enough energy will affect your gymnastic performance across time. Energy comes from food, drink, water, rest, breathing deeply enough, exercise, sleeping enough..... it’s a balance.

You can speak back to that voice and tell it that you are going to eat some healthy food to fuel your body with energy, so your gymnastic ability doesn’t suffer, and because it is good to be healthy and care for your body’s needs.

I am guessing there will be something there to eat that feels okay, when you think of it as nurturing your body.

There is no need to apologise ..... sometimes it’s goid to talk about these things, even if they feel a bit confusing or uncomfortable. It’s a way to gunfire things out as we learn to feel more comfortable about them.

Hi @Former-Member @Appleblossom 👋💕

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I hope you are alright @Boonana

and your family meal is bearable. F&H has important points about balance and basic energy needs.

Hallo @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @Zoe7

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@Boonana @Former-Member @Appleblossom @Shaz51 @Pepsimax Hope you all had a nice lunch, talk with friend or calming moments in the day - whatever it is that you individually have done today.

Hi @Faith-and-Hope How was church?

I had a lovely lunch with my family. Toby behaved himself (but he always does when we are out somewhere - just at home that he is a little brat sometimes lol) As expected - my sister didn't buy Easter eggs but she did get me an apple and butterscotch crumble for desert so that well and truly made up for the lack of chocolate

Home watching the tennis this afternoon and then maybe a little footy - and quite possibly a sleep soon too. Very tired after lunch and driving - Toby slept all the way home and is asleep again now - poor little mite is worn out.

Have a few things to get sorted outside before the expected rain comes tonight then really should start on the inside - if I can at least get the kitchen cleaned then I will be happy for today.

Hugs and love to everyone and hoping you are all having an okay day

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Hey @Former-Member How is your day going Hon?

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