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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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Hi @Zoe7

I'm sorry to hear about your family's little fluff-balls - that Cat has had an operation and is obviously not comfortable - I'm glad she has an appetite though - that's a good think

And I am really unhappy to hear your sister's cat has passed - that is such sad news - 7 months is young for a kitten to die - at least I think it's her kitten - it always hurts though

I hope your hand heals soon - I have not been reading the threads during the last days - I will have to see what happened about that. I hope you are able to get back to school soon - I know you love teaching and love the kids but you are right - you need to get your health under control too

All the best Zoe

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@Former-Member Is there something you can do for yourself this afternoon to help? Would calling a helpline help?

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No. I'll be ok @Zoe7 I always survive.

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Please call someone if you need to @Former-Member

How about cooking something nice for yourself - a cake, some biscuits or even my favourite - scones.

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Please don't worry @Zoe7 i hate to think I've put more stress on you. Honestly. Please look after yourself. I mean that. 💞

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ohhh sending lots of hugs @Zoe7

always sad when we lose our furbabies xxx

tender hugs @Former-Member ,sitting with you my friend

@Faith-and-Hope

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Thankyou @Shaz51 Please sit with me 💖

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I feel so bad that everyone is going through such terrible things. @Shaz51 @Zoe7

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No stress @Former-Member but I don't know how I can help. Each person's own individual circumstances are theirs though Hon. We can feel for each other and support each other but we cannot 'fix' each other's worries. We have to look after ourselves the best way we know we can and if we share that with our friends here and it helps then that is a bonus.

Maybe @Shaz51 will be more help this afternoon. Hi my sister - I don't have much to give today.

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@Owlunar He was just 10 months old and had a virus that got into his little system and he couldn't fight it anymore - he tried so hard the gorgeous little man. My sister is beyond distraught but thank goodness she has her dog - he knows something is wrong and will miss his little buddy too so they need each other.

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