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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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@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Snowie @Anastasia @Emelia8 and all others visiting here...

Had a good day today despite a lack of sleep (about 5 hours all up but better than nothing). All my Art classes were easy as they had work to finish and got stuck straight into it without me having to nudge them along the way. It also meant I could work with some kids that were falling behind and help them out - which each and every one really appreciated

Got some adjustments to do to one report before they are given out but have pretty much completed that - just need to enter it into the system in the morning 👍

Still not feeling well but pushing through (have to). I have only done 2 of the classes Art work organising but will do another one tonight. Aiming for 2 a night is probably a bit of a stretch at this stage with everything else to deal with as well - so will have several to finish off on the weekend but can pace it throughout both days. I can leave my class until next week also so that is a bonus.

@Faith-and-Hope I hope you have arrived safely and are spending that long awaited time with your baby dragns and especially bd junior ...so excited for you that you will finally get to meet the little one 🤸‍♀️✨😁💕

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Glad you had a good day hon and your classes went well @Zoe7

Sorry to hear you are still not feeling well but the countdown is on. You are nearly there sweetheart.

Hoping you get the work you needed done tonight and get some more sleep too.

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Less than 2 weeks now @Snowie and counting down the days

Need to get something to eat as I was home later than expected then will do the work I need and hopefully have a relatively early night. I was up in the very early hours of this morning before I could sleep again so hoping for a nightmare free night and a long sleep 👍

How has your day been?

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Hoping you can have a nightmare free night hun. I know how much those nights are needed @Zoe7 It must be hard trying to keep going every day after those nightmare nights.

My day has been rough, done some things that I shouldn't have done. Will try for an early night too.

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I know you know what those nights are like @Snowie I snuggled up with Tobes on the couch and he stayed with me for ages ...so that helped a little but the fear was very consuming. I just wanted it all to end last night but made it through 👍 Tackle tonight when it gets here hey.

It super sucks that you have had a rough day Hon but don't beat yourself up for those things you have done - it is done now and you can't change it. Look now towards getting through this evening and hopefully an early night to put this day behind you. Hugs and hgs and hugs sweetheart

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I am glad you had Tobes with you @Zoe7 They really are great comforts to us and can sense when we need them close.

I am glad you made it through the night hun. Hopefully tonight goes easier for you.

Just taking it hour by hour hun.

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Yes @Snowie - same here - hour by hour otherwise it is too overwhelming

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Have arrived safely @Zoe7 @Snowie and anyone else around, but have to quarantine for two weeks before I can see the kids or grandkid .....

Hugs to you both ❣️

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Oh bugger @Faith-and-Hope That is hard but at least you are there now and have something to look forward to in order to get you through the next two weeks. Is D2 with you Hon? ...and did you take Nelly with you?

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Glad you arrived safely hun @Faith-and-Hope

Now to fill in two weeks....

@Zoe7 💜

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