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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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After yesterday's mindmelt I went to see my psychologist and just cried and cried, now I feel drained. I still have some persistent negative thoughts but am feeling better.

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Hi @Angels333. Sorry to hear you were feeling so drained earlier. It's good to hear things were feeling a bit better this afternoon

@mudsumsounds like a really, really hard night for you last night. How long have you been finding things this tough? I hope your appointment is helpful (if you have that to come) and that tonight is easier for you.

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Glad you’re feeling better for it now @Angels333 . I hope you can take things gently this evening ....

Hi @mudsum. Geez, that sounds like a really tough night. I am guessing that your go can help with your recovery needs, re the leaking ...... and check that it’s gonna be okay ?

Soiry to hear you are feeling let down by your psych too.

Have you got a Coping Box going, with self-care bits and pieces in there ? Is there something you can do to help care for yourself tonight, and is there anything you need to lock away to keep yourself safe ?

It’s good to see you any time we do, and however you are in the moment.

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Yea I have my toolkits and things but they don’t work at the moment. Nothing seems to.

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If it helps to chat here, there are usually others around almost 24/7 @mudsum. Two of our night owls are @Bunniekins and @outlander , and some forumites turn up early on the Good Morning thread in the wee hours.

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hi @mudsum im generally up late so if you need someone your welcome to tag me wherever you feel comfortable talking. happy to chat anytime

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@Faith-and-Hope Hey Faith-and-Hope and welcome to @mudsum I am generally awake during the night and am always hoping to talk with other formites so just tag me :). peaxx

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@Former-Member Sherry how are you doing? stupid question but am concerned about you.xx

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@oceangirl Hi oceangirl hope you are doing okish :).

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