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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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alright i thought id check before i did it to make sure its ok first @Zoe7

thanks for the idea @utopia

seems to be coming a common thing now around the forums and most know me as that anyway lol esp if your involved @Zoe7

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@Former-Member and @Former-Member - come over to the Octagonal Room and let's jump on the seaplane and fly to our fantasy island...

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@Zoe7. No it won't be easy. But to start with your new meds will make it easier for you to think about and talk about certain issues. It won't all be hard. You will have some wonderful aha moments in the coming months. You will have some anger and frustration in the coming months.
But I will be here. You will get through it. Just think - zoe the butterfly will be learning to fly. ♥♥♥
It will all be worth it. You will do more than survive. You will THRIVE

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I haven't been able to talk about 'my issues' ever. I can write some stuff down not all and I can sometimes answer questions - usually with anod or a shake of my head - but actually verbalising anything - too hard. I really don't know if I can do this at all @utopia I am really struggling with everything.

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You can do it @Zoe7. You do it with nodding your head & writing it down. Don't forget - you won't always feel like this. You won't always react like this. Through meds and therapy - you will be able to fill in some blanks. And the aim will be to do that without getting overwrought or over anxious. That's why the change of meds /increase in meds. It's to get you through this initial 'hard slog'. Not every session with the psychiatrist will be as tough as yesterday.
I guess she needed to hear a little from your own mouth to really get a sense of where you are at emotionally. That's why she pulled back when she did.
These new and increased meds will start working soon. You will be feeling a lot better before you next see her.
I'm sorry @Zoe7 - but you do need to stick it out. Promise yourself - tell yourself " I can do another visit". Just think one session ahead. Promise that you will go to that appointment.
You aren't alone. And you can get through this.

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Well said @utopia

Yes @Zoe7 you will definitely not be alone. You start being like snow white with all the animals following you around 😉😉

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@utopia don't take this the wrong way but I wish I had more meds tonight to stop this pain

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@Zoe7 is there something you can do tonight that might help you?

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I know you do my beautiful friend. And I wish I could help take this pain away @Zoe7. But I can't. Unfortunately it is something you will have to get through tonight.
So. How about we talk about something else and take your mind off your worries for a while - yes?

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Yes - what shall be talk about @utopia - let's invite @TheVorticon over too hey?

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