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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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@Zoe7 Back in your own home with your babies , will no doubt be very helpful🐶😻. I really am sorry you are going through all of this.

Take care. I hope you can rest and recover. Dropping off a cup of tea, hoping you can manage it.

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Thanks @Maggie It has been a pretty horrible 4 days but really happy to be home - I was more worried about my babies but my sister has been amazing and Cat is doing better than expected so far. She has her pain patch taken off this afternoon so will see how she is without that.

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Oh my gosh! @Zoe7 You had an operation on your hand. What happened? So good you're home now with your furbabies.
Big rest time for you.
No need to reply until you feel up to it. It's ok.
Sending love and hugs to you, Cat and Toby.
💖💞🌸🌺

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Hey @Former-Member Cat bit me when we were trying to get her ready for her operation at the vet. It got infected and needed to be seen to by the plastics team - lots of cleaning out but luckily no nerve damage. The infection got into my blood so it was pretty serious there for a while. On the mend now but need to be careful over the next couple of weeks.

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Aww! Thanks for replying @Zoe7 I wasn't expecting you to, considering everything that's happened.
Wow! I must have missed the update re Cat biting you.
Sounds awful re infection etc, but I'm glad you're ok now.
It's been such a challenging time for you. Take care. 💞🌷☕️

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Oh @Zoe7

It's so good to see you 💞❤️❣️

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One thing after another lately @Former-Member but you know how that is everyday sadly Hon. Just hoping beyond hope the Cat's test results are better than we expect now. Have follow up appointments to investigate my lungs further, make sure the infection is clearig and the wounds are healing.

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Hello gorgeous @Anastasia Just been catching up with all your beautiful messages (over 500 emails to go through) but getting there. Couldn't do that in hospital - was too unwell but slowly improving 😁

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That's because you are loved. So happy you are home with your babies x

💜

@Zoe7

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@Zoe7 💜😻😻🐶🐶

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