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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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Hi @Former-Member

Thanks for the shout out

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Here is a cuppa and flowers when you check in @Zoe7

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@Zoe7 Have been feeling tired and a little bit sad all day might be the windy weather although I like the wind ....had a huge cat nap all curled up. Am seriously thinking of going back to bed and not going for a walk today 😮 .... have to wait and see :).

Flowers for you to cheer you up xxxx

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and condolences @Zoe7 . Wrote you a long reply but it was blocked. Just want you to know I'm thinking of you.

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Thank you @oceangirl @Bunniekins The flowers are beautiful @MDT @frog

Will call back in here after work. I need to talk to the assistant principal today about the funeral on Monday. This morning I am very much leaning towards going. So much depends on my teeth and when I need to get them out also.

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Your welcome @Zoe7

Hope your pain has eased for you & you're able to get to your dental work done as quick as possible. I hope you do go to the funeral on Monday and pay your respects to your dear colleague and friend. I have been thinking of you and hopefully catch up with you later hon. Hope the fur babies are good too.

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Fur babies are good @oceangirl and pain has eased today - ABs working finally - took a couple of days. Still haven't made a decision about the funeral - didn't get a chance to talk to the AP today as she was on class - will do that tomorrow.

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@Faith-and-Hope @eth @Bunniekins @MDT @frog @Shaz51 @Teej @CheerBear @Former-Member and all...

I have to wait for another two weeks to get my teeth out. Luckily the ABs and painkillers are working and am feeling a lot better than I have been. Sleep last night certainly helped. Can eat again too.

Still haven't made a decision about the funeral - couldn't talk to the AP today because she was on class. I am very much leaning towards not going though.

The new meds don't seem to be having any side effects so far so that is a bonus - and if they continue to help with sleep as well an added bonus.

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Funerals are hard @Zoe7
Especially when we have to deal with things in our own lives. I didn't go to one two years ago for our old friend and neighbour because I was pretty depressed at that stage. No harm done. Do what you think is best.
I hope it's going okay.

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@Zoe7 what a relief that you can eat and sleep again. But a drat that you have to wait 2 weeks to have your teeth done. Hope the pain management and ab's continue to work for you. Great that the new med is not having side effects too. In my humble opinion you have enough on your plate right now without adding a funeral into the mix. Just sayin'... I'm so relieved to know that you've turned a corner and are not struggling quite as much as you were in recent times. Love to you xx

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