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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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Sending love and gentle hugs @Zoe7 💕

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Thanks @outlander

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Im about to make a cuppa would you like one? Or a hot chocolate? @Zoe7
Im sorry i dont have many words but im more then happy to sit with you

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Nothing for me thanks @outlander I did cook dinner - needed to do something and eat properly. My hand is hurting now though so need to put that up again - slow typing with one hand

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Is your hand healing a little? @Zoe7
Do you have to sleep with your hand raised up? I remember when i had sutures in my hand they asked me to keep it raised abit included when i was sleeping.

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Have you got something that you could take for the pain? @Zoe7

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3 of the 4 spots are healing well but the deeper one will take more time @outlander It's itchy too which is annoying because I can't scratch it. I have to keep it up on a pillow at night and in a sling during the day until I go back to outpatients. That was supposed to be Tuesday but I haven't had any notification yet as to what time ...coming in the post apparently though...

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Yes have pain meds but trying to get through without them @outlander

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Aww no not that itch! @Zoe7 i guess its good in a way but might drive you crazy in the meantime 😖😬
Maybe if it gets too itchy try an ice pack just for a minute or enough to numb the skin abit?

Hopefully you get the letter by monday. Covid has slowed post so much so im surprised they didn't just ring you to make an appointment

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Got a text about what to do if needed to cancel appointment today @outlander without knowing when it is I'll ring Monday morning if it doesn't come. I take Cat back to the vet Tuesday then Toby Thursday and GP Thursday also. I think pdoc is Monday but haven't heard from them either so will need to call about that Monday as well. After I see my GP I will have more tests so I can't see I will be back at work for a couple of weeks yet ...way too much happening

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