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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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A little better today @Snowie My headache is almost gone and my tooth only hurts when I drink

Still in disbelief that little kitten is gone and really worried about my sister. This little fella was just what she needed to have some joy in her life and now that has been taken away. She very much loves her dog though so that is a little consolation.

All the rest of the 'stuff' I am trying to 'park up' because there is nothing I can do about any of it right now - it is going to be a long week though.

How are you today Hon?

@Faith-and-Hope What an a/h - he will get his just desserts. He is not only showing his true colours but withholding the basic needs from you and that will come out in the wash - and I hope he gets all he deserves - grrr!!!

@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Shaz51 @Snowie @Owlunar Just heard this on tv and thought it was quite poignant for all of us at the moment...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aps3zEQwMaQ

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Glad you are doing a little better @Zoe7

Took D shopping and got her a few things she needed.

I am semi ok, trying just to hang in there today and take it hour by hour.

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Doing pretty much the same @Snowie Parked up on the couch with Tobes - watching a series online and chatting here ...and that will be my day because that is all the energy I have.

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@Zoe7 parked on the couch with Izzy and intend to stay here for the rest of the day too.

Seems like a good alternate and can't see Tobes or Izzy complaining!!

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I just had Cat cuddles too @Snowie Tobes went outside to the toilet and Cat came out of her room and right up to me. I picked her up and had 2 minutes of cuddle time before Tobes came back in. Then of course she jumped off - hissed at him and went outside herself ...but it was a wonderful 2 minutes in the day that rarely happens with my shadow always by my side. He has even been following me to the toilet since I came home from hospital.

Give Izzy an extra squishy cuddle from me too

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Thanks @Shaz51 but I really don't fit in here anywhere

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Glad you had cat cuddles @Zoe7 , that would have been nice for you. Izzy is like Tobes, being a little shadow and following me everywhere since I came home too.

I hope you get more Cat cuddles hun, that is if Tobes allows it!!

@Former-Member you are always welcome here hun.

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yes my @Former-Member , you are always welcome here my friend

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Thankyou 💖

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You do @Former-Member but pushing people away that are wanting to support you does not help anyone and we are all going through things that we as a group need to work around and in that way support each other.

@Snowie Tobes does get very jealous of Cat. The co-exist together generally but he doesn't like it when she gets the attention over him ....yes he is super spoilt!

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