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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 just going back to sleep @outlander but I saw you are around. All the best for your appt today and hopefully the test results aren't too bad, or are least fixable. I bee around later. Hugs and hugs

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Sending you gentle hugs and my wish for you is that you have a peaceful day. @Zoe7 💖

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@Zoe7 @outlander and whoever else I tagged in my post with the lengthy comment.

I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to sound selfish and invade your thread, whoevers thread this is. I'm very sorry, I honestly forgot about writing that comment

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@Former-Member nobody 'owns' a thread and you were invited here to talk to us so stop saying sorry. I told you I would tell you if you were worrying or annoying me and constantly saying sorry is somewhat annoying - there is no need for it Hon. I read somewhere that your social worker cancelled - do not take that to heart or give up - it may be as simple as they are not well and in these times even the hint of illness means someone should get checked out and not work. I am sure they will re shedule. Only 2 days until you 'see' your pdoc so that will be good to bounce things off him. Hopefully he can help with your complaint against the nurse. Best of luck that thst goes well.

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@Zoe7 I just felt bad for talking about myself that's all. I apologise a lot even in person, I can't help it, always feel the need to. Not trying to be annoying.

Yes that's true, I was upset at first with the social worker but then I started to feel sympathetic and understanding that these things happen and I hope she's ok. Wasn't trying to sound selfish there, her safety etc is more important.

Yes true about my Psychiatrist, I'll keep you updated. Thanks for the wishes

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I'll keep reminding you when it is too much then @Former-Member but totally get that nervous reaction. My Mum laughs at the most inappropriate times and when she is stressed - much the same as you apologising - it is annoying but I get it and try to remind myself that is just her way of coping.

Yes keep us updated - hope it all goes well

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@Zoe7 I don't mean to be annoying. Should I give you something space? I was going to apologise again but I guess I shouldn't although this is sort of an apology

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No Hon - I was just explaining that I understand why you apologise so much - it is handy to know that is your default and you do it a lot in real life too. All good @Former-Member 👍

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Thanks. I also have Avoidant Personality Disorder or AVPD for short which is also why I do it @Zoe7

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Good morning @Zoe7, sending you lots of love and wishing you a peaceful day💖

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