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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'm so sorry to hear of your loss @Zoe7 - difficult news to contend with on top of everything else.

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Thanks @Sans911

One good thing that came out of today was that my pdoc listened to me. I was very clear with her that something was not right and needed to change - I have been feeling it for several weeks. So glad she listened to me and agreed to make the change now rather than waiting another couple of weeks.

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@outlander Have reduced pain meds today as well - they are actually working and lasting a couple of hours at a time.

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You have good professionals looking out for you @Zoe7. Being honest and open isn't always easy, but it can sometimes make all the difference.

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She understood how much pain I have been in also @Sans911 and what affect that had on me the last few days. She is great at listening and I am always pretty straight with her. It is good having those professionals you trust and can work through things with. I am lucky to have my team I have around me.

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Hmm @Zoe7

I can see you are hurting. I am sorry to hear about your old colleague friend. Sometimes the deepest wounds are healed by time. I hope you find solace in the past - by remembering the good.

You are inspiring me though @Zoe7

I am here with you along with all the other forumites. Your downward spiral is not forever. This too shall pass.

Thinking of you mate 🙂

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Thanks @MDT I actually feel even better tonight as the pain has stayed away and I have been able to eat also. I do not think that the loss will set in for a few days - that is often how I deal with loss - it takes time for me to process. I think that is very much as a result of me shutting down my emotions so it doesn't hurt so much and maybe that isn't such a bad way to deal with it - we all deal with loss so differently.

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Sending peace @Zoe7 and wishing you some solid sleep.

You have had so much to deal with.

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It is tough right now @frog Hope you are doing okay I'm off to bed - goodnight.

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Indeed we do @Zoe7
Indeed we do
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