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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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@Zoe7 Zoe7 we will all be with you every step of the way. You can count on us. We love our butterfly, lean on us as much as you like we are all here for you Zoe7. Little pea isn't going anywhere xxxx:)

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Hi @Zoe7

Thanks so much for checking in Hon. It sounds like there are some plans forming there, and good that there is a bit of time ahead where hopefully things will begin to settle enough to start healing again.

I am so, so pleased that your beautiful nature is being recognised and appreciated in your workplace, and they are taking the best care of you that they can.

Please give Cat and Toby some little squeezes for me ..... and a delicate butterfly squeeze for you ....,

💚💐💕🌷💐💕💚

Hi @outlander 👋💕 .... thinking of you too.

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Hugs and love @Zoe7 you have some caring beautiful staff members. And of course here we all care about you. Thinking if you snd missing you. But understand totally. Love BB ❤️😘

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

I know I am super tired and that is never a good place for me to be. I so need a restful night tonight. I do have my little buddy next to me and Cat is inside near the heater so I have them both around. They certainly do keep me going as well as you all here. My tooth ache is also back but I can't afford the dentist until next week so just another thing to add to the growing list of shite things. I do need for this pain to go away but am honestly stuck in knowing how to do that right now. Work is probably a blessing as it takes me out of my head but I did find I could not retain much today. There was a lovely moment where one of my difficult kids said he learnt something today - that was gold - felt like I had made a difference. It is those little things that are helping me get through. Hugs and much love to you all and a huge thank you for being here

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hold on to that lovely story my sister @Zoe7 you are making a difference xoxo

hope that tooth ache goe away quickly and that you may have a good sleep tonight

glad to hear Cat is already inside , this is good xx and Toby is comforting you

time to breath and relax and to reflect on the little things that are getting us through

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My wonderful @Faith-and-Hope got me through last night @Shaz51 - it made such a difference to be able to chat to her. Tonight it is my fur babies and everyone here - I really need that tonight.

I know you are not having a good time of it either - hope life eases for you too soon my sister

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Babies teething gel is good for adults with toothache too @Zoe7 ..... so is oil of cloves from the chemist, where they would talk to you about that anyway. It’s a known toothache treatment.

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I have put oil of cloves on the area hurting @Faith-and-Hope but it isn't helping much. Have also taken more pain meds so hoping they also help. The last lot didn't do much. I know I need 2 of my wisdom teeth out and that needs to be done really soon - as soon as I can afford it. It is making my whole face sore and certainly did not help with sleep last night. ALready had my night meds so very much hoping they kick in early tonight and I can get that much needed sleep.

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I hope so too @Zoe7 ..... 💐💕

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@Zoe7 @Former-Member sorry for leaving
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