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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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Drives to waterfalls sound wonderful @Shaz51 Nothing like a beautiful waterfall to help calm the mind. 3 hours is a long drive though especially if Mr Shaz has been in bed all day today so I hope there is something closer you can do.

My only plan for this week is to get my attic ladder and start to see what I need to do up there to get it in. Other than that (and depending on weather) maybe some gardening and a lot of resting. I am beyond exhausted and need to stop for a while. With any luck I may also get to the beach with Tobes mid week when we are supposed to have nicer weather but that will be dependent on my energy levels as well.

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Rest up my @Zoe7 , and take care , going to the beach sounds lovely , that could be a suggestion here for tomorrow

Ohhh thank my @Sam3

Some days are harder than others , my biggest help is coffee ☕☕☕☕

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The beach could be a good compromise for tomorrow @Shaz51 I find water soothing so either a waterfall or the beach (and even just rain) is nice. Still waiting for the rain to hit here - the wind has increased throughout the day so think we are in for a storm later.

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You've been busy @Zoe7 well done to you. I'm loving the sound of your chair!

Please keep me posted with that and your garage and attic. Oh and anything else you are working on. Love to you all x 💜🐈🐕🐾💜

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Hey gorgeous @Anastasia

I am getting things done and feel really good for it. Going to grab an early lunch and then get back out there again. Will keep you updated 👍

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I bought me a Diffuser @Zoe7 You were right eg Local Pharmacy.

My local Chemist had them too.

It's doing the changing Light colours thingy...

I put some Lavender oil in the water, so it smells nice.

Fancy Light colours.

I've seen them around eg at Yoga Academy (before it closed) - I had no idea where they bought them from.

Adge

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That is awesome @Adge I do love the colour changey thing too Enjoy your lavendar tonight - you will smell like one flowery finch lol

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Hello @Zoe7

I am hoping you are kicking goals and catching up on well deserved rest too. I just wanted to ask how your Dad is, is he ok hun?

Big hugs to you and Tobes and Cat x

💜🐕🐾🐈🐾💜

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Dad is home and doing okay @Anastasia Both he and Mum cannot do much but they have some help at the moment. I will be going there tomorrow to help but need another day to myself.

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@Zoe7 😘💞

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