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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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@Zoe7. I hate what this is doing to you. This is not your life. This is struggling to get through. It's bloody tough.
None of us would ask you to endure this pain - if we didn't see a different future for you. I hope you can see that.
This is temporary. This will be over soon. With new meds and therapy - your future will be different from this hell you're living through now.
That's why we are all here for you. To get youtthrough this shite time. It will end. There is a way through.
Until then keep holding on. We are here standing besides you. Holding your hand. Tucking you in. Giving you hugs.
You can do this my beautiful friend. Reach out and call your gp. Call your psychiatrist. Keep talking with us here.
Sending you my love and support. ♥♥♥♥

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And I'm so glad you kept that promise @Zoe7 💜. I am feeling much of what you are at the moment. In fact I was just caught in a moment when I read your post. I am caught every which way lately too, with the forum, with my family, with life, with my values. I'm afraid I have no wisdom or helpful things to offer you right now but the moment you caught me in I was contemplating making it worse or better. What would it be like to make the next moment better? What can I do now to stop my paralysis too?
You just need to hold on for those that love and care for you. When I've worked out what I'll do in the next moment I'll share with you. It won't be much and it won't be worthy of living but it might help to get to the next moment because that's where I spend so much of my time at the moment too, living with what's the point! I have to get passed that for now. You and others on the forum are keeping me going. Sending lots of hugs. 💜🤗💐

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@Former-Member @Zoe7. ♥♥♥♥♥
Sending lots of love and hugs and support to you both.

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I don't want to fight anymore @utopia. I shouldn't have to. Why do I have to deal with all this. Why did I survive? I wish I hadn't.

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Sending you the biggest hugs I have too @Zoe7 ...., I know you are hurting but we are so glad to have met you, to know you, to share in your beautiful artwork, and to know there are kids who you have been teaching who know and love you too ..... you are special to all of us.

You are here because you have more to achieve in this life .... and the pain and fatigue you are suffering at this moment are so overwhelming that they are all you can see ...... but the papier mac he animals and things you have made are the start of something bigger .... something beyond the teaching situation where you can bring so much joy to others ..... and it will help to heal you in the process ......

Ride the wave with us @Zoe7 ..... you are worth fighting for ..... and we are here riding with you ...,,,

Hugs n hugs Hon ...... 💚🐠💕

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@Zoe7. You survived for many reasons. To reach out to those children you teach. The ones who are disadvantaged already. The ones who will do their reading or class work without complaint - so they can get to spend time on their animal creations.
To create friendships with some of us here. Like me.
To create art that requires people to 'see' & 'feel'.
To be Toby and Cats companion & safe person.
To enjoy gentle sea breezes. And flowers in the garden. And butterflies dancing.
To design outrageous t-shirt slogans - that mean something and give a laugh.
To educate the health professionals about trauma.
To be a role model. To be a friend.
To love and be loved.
That's why I'm glad you're still here.
No you didn't deserve to go through any of it. You don't deserve to be in pain now.
But you CAN & you WILL get past this.
You WILL learn to LIVE again.
You WILL have a Wonderful LIFE.
We are here. We are standing beside you. Holding you up. Tucking you in. Believing in you.
Do what you need to do today to fight. Call your gp or psychiatrist or Sane. Talk to a moderator here.
♥♥♥♥

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Special delivery to the octagonal room for @Zoe7 and @Former-Member. Unfortunately Phoenix_Rising couldn't deliver these herself as she is out riding gigantic waves. Please note that she IS still riding...and thus expects all others to continue to ride their respective waves also. The turtle has spoken.

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I really don't want to continue dragging other people into my shite. It is hard enough 'dealing' with it on my own but knowing others are 'dealing' with ME also makes it feel worse.

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@Zoe7. Yes we all have shite to deal with. Some days anothers shite needs to take priority. That's a choice I make.
I choose to be here supporting you. I think you're worth it.
How about talking to @NikNik or @Former-Member this afternoon.
I know you're in pain. I wish I could ease it for you. But I'm here for you.

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WTG @Phoenix_Rising .....

And you have just done what I was about to say .... others can gmhavehave compassion and support you even as they ride their own waves @Zoe7 .... those who know they might be triggered by what you are going through will blow you kisses fro their own waves as they surf past, but they won't join your wave while they are feeling that way .... and you know yourself you have done that for others before as well.

Stick to the gentle threads .... and you are a self-carer so pop over to the social threads on the Carer forum too .... there are gentler waves in that pond cos the lived experience of carers is different, but oh so supportive too.

There's Feel Goid Moments, and the art threads .....

Just rest with us here when you are up to it, and please just pop in to pick up your 💚💕💐 mail when you're not .....

We will be sitting in the octagonal room with water lily ponds, waterfalls, lanterns that glow all night amongst the fairy lights and cushions ..... with plenty of chocolate cake ❣
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