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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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There are many factors at play presently @Sam3 - some of which I can change, some of which I cannot. My heart definitely goes out to some people on here presently and that is where I am trying to focus my attention. Some much loved forum members hurting right now and all my love is with them.

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@Former-Member We are sending you all of our love here on the forum, thank you for letting us know and being so open, honest and resilient throughout everything. Thinking of you today

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Hearing you @Zoe7 I see every day how important your presence on the forums can be; your eloquence and compassion and the way you support people so deeply. Please know how much I care xx

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Hello @Sam3 - long time no see. I hope today is one of the better ones for you. And also that your concerns around travelling alone can be allayed by planning the details. Have you thought of using the 'meet and assist' that most airlines have these days? I've used them last year and they were a great help with transits in unfamiliar airports.

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Thought of you today @Former-Member 🙏
We are supporting you my friend.

Also @Zoe7 you too. You are a vital part of the community too 🙂

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Sorry to hear @Former-Member.

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@Sam3 we have used that travel service too, and it has been great.

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Hi All, I see some familiar names, I don't usually post on this thread, but the title drew me in. I really haven't been coping. DBT today just left me feeling more vulnerable than before I went in. The topic was Radical Acceptance and I really struggle accepting the trauma that happened to me. The situation I'm in where I know I will not get justice. I understand the concept of Radical Acceptance but I'm struggling all the same, bringing thoughts of self harm and suicide. It's been 5 weeks since I last self harmed and and determined to break the cycle, it's just the thoughts keep coming at me again and again. I have this super reason to not act out and that because my daughter has self harmed, copying me because she has seen scars. It's awful pressure knowing my mental illness affects my children so severely. Yet still the thoughts are there constantly.

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Hearing you @Angels333 ... and sitting here with you. I have had to practice a lot of acceptance in my situstion, but it’s in an entirely different direction from what I believe you are struggling with. There are many here who understand what you are going through in s very personal way, and I believe they will step up to support you when and as they can. Just wanted to welcome you to this space, and it is here for that reason.

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