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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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@Shaz51 Love you Shaz51.xx

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So sorry to hear @Shaz51

I hope you and Mr Shaz are ok.

💜💛💜

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@Shaz51 Hi I hope you are doing ok

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Thank you @Ant7 , @Snowie

We are ok , and taking one day at a time xx

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Thank you @Zoe7 for the lovely post. I hope you, Cat and Tobes are well. Wishing you a happy day🌷 xx

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Slept most of the day @Schitzo but have had a lot of Toby snuggles in there too. Both Cat and Toby are doing really well - have Cat back to the vet in two weeks for follow up blood tests to see if the chemo meds are still working - so far so good 👍

@Ant7 I have just caught up with your post a couple of days ago - how super scary for you and your workmate. It of course would continue to cause anxiety and fear - going through something like that takes time to work through. Give yourself all the time you need and look after yourself.

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@Shaz51 I’m so sorry to hear that. I really feel for you. It must be devastating.

Sending lots of ❣️❣️❣️

Thankyou @Zoe7 ❣️❣️❣️

@Bunniekins Thankyou. 💚💚

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@Zoe7 Thanks I am heading back to work tomorrow and I am pretty keen to get back on the horse as they say. I am more stressed about people making a fuss I tend to try to stay out of the spot light I really don't like attention so everyone asking how I am stressing me out lol.

How have you been doing 😊

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I am exactly the same @Ant7 - just need to get on with it without questions or people making a fuss. It will no doubt be difficult for you tomorrow so take it one step at a time and do what you need to feel okay.

I have been better but it is what it is - just need to get on with things and wait for the holidays to get here.

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@Zoe7 Thanks😊 and you take care of yourself 😊

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