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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 don't think you should be at all worried about what you write here to us @MDT You only write how you are feeling and what you are up to and it is good to be on this journey with you. Sometimes you also need a little encouragement from us - especially when you doubt yourself - and that is okay buddy - that is what we are here for. I hope you get something from these latest applications and if not I know you are doing everything you can do and that is important.

@Snowie Very much thinking of you too Hon - and hoping that the med change is a brand new start for you. Sending you mega hugs and a lot of love

@Maggie Such a beautiful image to come home to Hon - thank you so much - it gave me an extra little lift this afternoon.

@Former-Member So sorry you are struggling so much sweety - but great that you checked in and let us know how you are going - here listending and sending you warm thoughts and many hugs

@TAB It sucks that you are not well - I hope you get through this illness and get back on your feet soon

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Hi @Zoe7

How are you going hon?

I'm a bit brighter which is good.

I feel lucky that I have a good specialist

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Hi everyone! Quick update: I have a Job Interview on Thursday! Can't wait!

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hi @Zoe7 yeah racking up days off work now might be career ending lol yeah really not good have hopes for being better in couple of days

Hope youre okay

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Hi @Shaz51 @Zoe7 , I have secured a Job Interview on Thursday! Can't wait!

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will be thinking of you @Jezabell89

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Thanks @Shaz51 ! How was your day?

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it was ok @Jezabell89 , bit sore now from working with a pulled leg muscle but resting now

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Oh that's good it was OK! Sorry to hear of your pulled muscle in your leg.

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Hey ... very well done @Jezabell89 . I will be thinking of you on Thursday.

I'm sure, given your obvious enthusiasm, that it will all go really well.

Sherry 👍💜🌺

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