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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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Wow congratulations @Zoe7 that is fantastic news. So happy for you hun. ❤️🦋❤️

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Fantastic news @Zoe7

Well deserved.

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@Faith-and-Hope @utopia @Lee82 @Owlunar @Angels333 @Exoplanet @Shaz51 @TheVorticon @Former-Member @outlander @Former-Member @Maggie @Bunniekins @Anastasia @Meowmy @oceangirl @Ant7 @Judi9877 @WIP @Schitzo @BlueBay @Peri @Snowie @Sans911 @Emelia8 @Bow @Former-Member

It has been a long day. Mum is in hospital - had a hip replacement - but reacted to the meds so is not very well. I visited but she could not keep her eyes open so I let her sleep. I will go back tomorrow and hope she is a lot better. 🤞

It has certainly been a week of ups and downs ...and I am tired, very tired 3 weeks to go, then Christmas to get through and I can finally have a break.

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@Former-Member I am cancelling my birthday altogether - there is way too much to do at work and I don't have the energy to do it all. I am not too fussed about birthdays anyway so whilst it is a big one it really is not that important to me ...and now my Mum wants me to have Christmas at my place it is more to deal with. I can only do what I can and need to know my limits. My birthday being so close to Christmas also means that people already have things planned - dinners, parties, etc. so that also makes it difficult changing the day - so cancelling it is the best option - and I am good with that. I do love your suggestion and maybe I can celebrate it here with all of you - that would mean more to me

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❤️ @Zoe7

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@Zoe7 💕💕

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Hi @Zoe7 I'm sorry your mum had a bad reaction to her meds. I hope you are able to find the time to have a much needed rest 💞

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@Zoe7 💜💙
im sorry about our mum, i hope shes better tomorrow even if its just a bit.

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So very sorry to hear that your mum is in hospital hun. I hope she has a speedy recovery.
So sorry also to hear that your birthday is on the same day as your friends memorial. I know that will be a tough day for you.
fingers are crossed for you Mum hun and I will be keeping you both close to my heart and in my thoughts.
@Zoe7 💗 and one for mamma Zoe ❤️

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Hugs n hugs @Zoe7 ..... one thing at a time Hon .....hoping you can rest this evening. The weekend is here now. Try to turn off the thoughts about anything and everyone else and just look after you ❣️

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