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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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Hi @Adge

Can totally relate to that picture. It was way too peoply out there today. Lucky I had D with me and some prn helped too 😉

How are you going?

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hahaha @Adge Perfect 👍😁

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Will be an early night here too @Zoe7

Just watching some tv and resting with Izzy at the moment.

It will be so good when you can stop and just rest hun, without worrying about work.

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Hi @Snowie I am often blocked in supermarket aisles, by people who pretend I don't exist (that I'm not there).

So I can relate to that a lot....

This time of year, I am easily overwhelmed by the crowding & rushing, whenever I go to the shops.

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Definitely need to stop also @Snowie Been running on empty for too long and it is taking its toll physically. I still want to do things around the house but I will have time to do that when I am ready - first a break from everything for a couple of weeks - get into the garden and enjy the time with Tobes and Cat.

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It was fairly busy today @Adge but thought I would go before the weekend when it would be so much worse.

Lucky I did most of it online this year 😊

Just going to the supermarket was bad enough.

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A break sounds really good @Zoe7 and just what you need.

I am sure Cat and Tobes will be grateful that you are home all day.

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Just had a call from Mum @Snowie She has a fracture in her femur from the fall in the hospital 2 weeks ago. They didn't bother to take an x-ray at the time but after talking to the surgeon on her follow up he ordered one straight away. No wonder it is so painful and taking so long to feel better. Looks like I will have to put the relaxation on hold for a bit longer - need to help her out with the housework and getting things done for christmas.

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oh no @Zoe7 that is not good at all.

No wonder she is in so much pain.

She is lucky to have you hun.

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My sister has been doing everything so far as she lives close but it is my turn to help out @Snowie I will probably go to visit on Sunday and then Wednesday and do what I can. Mum wants me to get a book for my sister for her so I can also grab some cash while I am there as well. If I can go early enough then I can get the book on the same day and take it to her on the Wednesday.

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