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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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Pop your head in whenever you feel up to it @Former-Member The sea plane is waiting in the bay - fuelled and ready to take you to our fantasy island - be kind to yourself and let me know if I can send some hugs your way - and yes - even a little for you. You are my beautiful purple flower that calms my day - now let yourself calm yours also. Thinking of your Teej xxx

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@utopia You know you can have all the love I have to give you my beautiful friend

Mum trying to fix things again hey - bloody mothers!!! has she actually asked how stressful this last week has been for you and tried to understand the emotional rollercoaster you have been on - I suspect NO. Breathe my beautiful friend - wrap yourself in your dressing gown or a blanket and snuggle into bed - knowing that I am right beside you. You held my hand throughout today and I will hold yours tonight.

Thinking of you and sending you many, many comforting hugs and lots of love

Your little flutterby friend

Zoe

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Hi eveyone...

@Former-Member @Former-Member @Former-Member @Pepsimax @utopia @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Former-Member @BlueBay @Shaz51 @Former-Member @NikNik and anyone else I have forgotten...

The amazing power of the 'forum family' has managed to get me through the last few hours simply by being there for support. I really cannot express in words how much that was truly needed. I was infact completely overwhelmed when I 'put the callout' by the volume of instant replies I received.

I know a few of you are aware of my vulverability and (for want of a better word) sensitivities in relation to being on the forum at the moment - but the support I have received tonight has gone a long way to making me feel safer and more comfortable again on here. This is extremely important to me as it is my primary source of support.

Thankyou each and every one of you for not only being here for me but also for being the wonderfully compassionate and caring people that you are.

Zoe

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So happy for you that your safe place feels a little safer tonight @Zoe7. I hope that has a flow on effect for you for the rest of the night. I am super impressed with team Zoe and think it's such a reflection on you and the fabulous person you are. You've clearly touched a lot of people with those beautiful wings of yours.

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I am super impressed with team Zoe also @Former-Member - very humbling

It is nice to feel a little more sense of calm - both within myself and on the forum

Thankyou for your kind words @Former-Member

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@Zoe7. Yes my mum is well and truly aware that I am floundering again. But that doesn't stop her from trying to help and making it worse. My sister and I have told her a zillion timez to stop 'diagnosing' us. Nope. That's her way of "helping". Lol.
I'm glad you are feeling more comfortable being back on here. There is some good support here from some pretty amazing people.
Sounds like a number of us are struggling with our moods at the moment. I wonder if this is like a seasonal thing. I often crash in April. Who knows.
Tomorrow I hope to watch some back episodes - the last 2 - of MaFS. I don't know what happened with the last two couples.
God I hope Anthony was kicked to the curb!!!
Anyway.
Hopefully all of us here on the forum will get some sleep tonight and wake up to a better day tomorrow. ♥♥♥♥♥

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not a problem @Zoe7

i hope your feeling safer on here and have calmed down even just abit

Team Zoe is great

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@Zoe7. I shouldn't be surprised - but I am.
Amazing that you said my dressing gown. It's too hot at night to have it on - but the last few days I've slept with it against my cheek.
It's from my comfort box or coping box. So super soft.

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you sought the help that you needed tonight @Zoe7... something i doubt we'd have seen you do a month or so ago.. you are getting so much stronger in many ways. Even if it doesnt feel like it all the time! Glad that the forums are feeling more secure and safe again!

lj

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See @utopia I do listen to you - remember you saying you love the feel of your dressing gown against your cheek - I remembered something - yea!!!!!!

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