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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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He does @Anastasia Been a really hard couple of months but having him by my side helps me through.

I do know he will be okay because he has to be - there is no two ways about it 👍

I will be keeping busy though. After the GP I am going to take the trailer to the tip. Have to do that before it rains and rain is due tomorrow afternoon. It will be strange though because I always take Tobes with me. I dont let him out of the car but he supervises from the back seat

I am going to snuggle up on the bed with Cat for a while as well. She will do that knowing Tobes isn't going to disturb her ...so that will be nice.

I don't think I will be far off bed - soooo sore and very tired now. How are you going sleep wise?

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I've been sleeping better since my boy came home. Just going to bed too late andbnot getting enough sleep. 😀

Sleep well beautiful girl ❤️

@Zoe7

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Well then I am ordering you to bed now @Anastasia

I will not be far away myself. Just going to finish watching a show I had recorded and then sleepy land for me too. I will have to disturb Tobes but as soon as he knows I am headed to bed he will follow. He can't jump up onto the bed so I have to pick him up. I think if he tried he could make it but it has always been the routine so he sits at the side of the bed and waits for me to pick him up, Then he gets a tummy rub for a few minutes before he curls up on the pillow next to me. He has slept on the pillow since he was a puppy ...super cute.

I will say goodnight now Hon. I do hope you get some sleep and tomorrow is an okay day for you. I will check in when I can and let you know how Tobes is. Hugs and hugs and hugs

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Thank you.

Night to you all dear @Zoe7 💞❣️🐈🐾

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Biggest of hugs for sweet Tobes today

@Zoe7 🐾🐕🐾

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Big hugs for you and Tobes today @Zoe7

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❤️🐾🐾 @Zoe7 ....

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@Faith-and-Hope @WIP @Anastasia @Snowie @Sans911 @outlander @Angels333 @Meowmy @Schitzo @Maggie @eth @Owlunar @Former-Member @Lee82 @Adge @TheVorticon @Emelia8 @Eve7 @Former-Member @Shaz51 @Bunniekins @Pollyotter @Sam3 @Judi9877 @Former-Member @BlueBay @Appleblossom (although I do not expect you to read right now Hon) ...and anyone else I have missed...

Toby is out of surgery but is being kept on fluids for another few hours. He is okay but they want to keep an eye on him as it seems he is much like his Mum and takes time to come out of the anaesthetic. I can pick him up at 3pm which is when I was going to see my friend from the school last year. He will be pretty sleepy still so will take him with me.

I also have Cat's results and it is confirmed lymphoma. Luckily we have caught it early and she can be treated with daily oral meds. She will then need regular ultrasounds to see if the medication is working. It will be something she is on for the rest of her life but the vet has said that with this type of cancer and treatment she has know other cats to last for years so whilst it is not the diagnosis we hoped for it is looking more positive than we expected.

Also seen my GP and she agrees with my pdoc that I need to go back to work next week otherwise I may not go back at all. She can see the slide happening as well as thinks the same as my pdoc that work is good for me - so back next Monday. It is a short week with a public holiday on Thursday and PD on Friday so I should be able to cope with that.

We also discussed what happened at hospital and I have another course of antibiotics to make sure the infection is gone. There was some slight reddening around the largest wound site so it is more precautionary than anything. I also need to do a sleep study as it is highly suspected I have sleep apnea (which does not surprise me at all). Also need lung function tests but we are putting that off for now as I have enough to deal with.

Been to the pdoc clinic and paid for my appointment last Monday (she happily held it over for me until I got paid), another trip to the chemist, purchase of carpet cleaner and bought masking tape I need for school next week. I have not been able to take the trailer to the tip - and right now I am too tired to do that so am going to have a rest then a shower to wake up a little, pick up Tobes and see my friend for a little while. It has/is a very long day - I have been very tired from early this morning so probably overdid it a bit yesterday. The tip run can now wait until the weekend.

Going to try to stay awake for the rest of the day and get an early night. Tobes will still be pretty tired too - as he always is after anaesthetic - so we may both be asleep early.

I hope everyone is having a little light in their day and if not sending some your way. Hugs and hugs to all...

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@Zoe7 Thank you for the update hun on your fur babies as well as yourself. I am wishing you all a very speeding recovery. You have a hell of a lot on your plate at the moment. Take each day as it comes babe and I am so glad to hear you are going back to work next week. Hopefully that will help with your MH. Thinking of you always. I am so very sorry I have not been around lately. I have been struggling way too much to be of any help to anyone right now but I just wanted to send you some gentle hugs and let you know that I have been thinking about you even though I havent been around. ❤️💜💙💚💛🧡

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@Zoe7 hey sweetheart, glad things getting a bit better. Hope you will continue to get better. Take care.

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