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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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No you didnt interrupt anything between @Former-Member and I @Former-Member You are super important to us here and we will do whatever we can to help you

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I’m not strong enough anymore to be in this life. Everything has become so stressful. Every day.

@Zoe7 @Former-Member

Concerning d. How on earth am I supposed to cope with it all. Then hospital staff are so rude. I feel like they want to fight me all the time and all I want is d to be treated well. They gave her a treatment for something else which I thought she wasn’t going to survive.

But they won’t listen when I say things. I never want to go back there, but we have to

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I haven’t been looking at the course for a while @Zoe7

I was trying to move forward and all it was doing was bringing back terrible memories every day and night. I’m still fighting the thoughts.

Trying to move forward again. But feel like it’s too hard re d

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You are strong enough @Former-Member you are just in a place right now where everything is so very hard. It is not a nice olace to be but you can get through this. I know how terribly you have been treated at that hosital by what you have said here - and it is not okay. It does seem like some of these doctors are just going through the motions and do not actually care for their patients ...but your D has you by her side and I have ni doubt you are doing everything possible to get her the care she needs and deserves. Hang onto you love for her Hon and you can get through this.

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Being “mum” is so hard @Zoe7 @Former-Member

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It is super hard when you are stuck with D as well @Former-Member ...and I hear how very worried you are about her. Being 'mum' is hard but you love and adore your D and would do anything for her - we have seen that from you over time here Hon. It is also important to do little things for yourself. You are so consumed with how ill D is that it does not leave a little time for you - just a nice bath or a walk along a river - whatever it is that you find some enjoyment out of - also knowng that when you are so depressed yourself that those little things can become a chore in themselves - but it is stiill important you do them - just a little time for you.

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You are right @Zoe7

I have been too depressed to enjoy anything.

Zero energy. I snap at little things.

Hiding in my room now.

My moods are so up and down.

I might pop back later if I can.

Feel quite unwell at the moment.

Feels bad coming on here to whinge, then disappear. Sorry.

Hopefully I can come back and try and be a little positive.

💜💖☕️

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That is what we are here for Hon - to support you when you are feeling this way - so don't be sorry at all - we are here for you because we care about you @Former-Member

...and there is absolutely no need to come back and be positive if every part of you is still screaming with that feeling of depression. We know here what a deep, dark hole that can be and from one who has been there so often I can say I not only understand but will walk right with you through this.

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I hope to see you again a little later @Former-Member if you're feeling up to it. Never feel bad for dropping in, unloading and then disappearing again. Everyone understands, and knows how much you are going through currently. Please continue to drop by whenever you feel that you could benefit from being among this caring and understanding community. You have many friends here, who will do all we can to help you, and others, in any way we can.

Sherry 💔

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Just had a shower

thanks for understanding

@Zoe7 @Former-Member

I think what mostly makes me feel a failure is, I’m so moody with d. She asked, how can I help you?

Im supposed to support her and some days I’m a disaster.

One day without a thought about a problem would suit me.

Anyway. Change the subject.

I had a chocolate bunny with coffee this morning. Not supposed to have sugar, but I’ll just have to take something for sleep again tonight. A bit extra.

Did you both indulge in some chocolate?

ive been home for days. Tried going out for lunch with d the other day. But I was so upset about a small argument we had. The day was ruined. It’s just not me at all. I am usually a sensitive person, but, gosh, I’m really overboard lately.

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