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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, she is dark but she has her head in the sunshine, carefully stepping out of her cave into the day. A corner in the special room will be a great place for her to call home.

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I think she needs a corner with a window so she can lay in the sun during the day - may need to do some slight renovations for that one @Mazarita

I see you haven't slep either - my sleep tally for last night presently stands at 0

It will be very special this afternoon if I can get some sleep lol

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Good morning @Zoe7. Sounds like you were up all night. I hope you can manage to get some sleep soon. Maybe lie down on the couch snuggling up with Toby.
I think Iay just fall asleep myself. ♥♥

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Oh yes, a corner with a window, so lovely for her and me, @Zoe7. During the day she can sit on the window ledge and we can both look out at the Octagonal Room's special garden.

My tally of sleep overnight is the same as yours, @Zoe7. I tried lying down on the bed to test it out for a little while, but bounced back up again. Drinking liquorice tea at the moment to settle the stomach and calm the nerves.

Good morning, @utopia.

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Goodmorning my beautiful friend @utopia...

sleep - what is sleep? that is one of those naughty words that go with such words as fit!!!

It is going to be a very special time if I can get some sleep later. I have my GP appointment earlier today - 12:15 so need to at least stay awake until then.

Hey word challenge for today @utopia - every post needs to have the word SPECIAL in it - you up for the challenge? @Former-Member and @Phoenix_Rising are on board so far!

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That means we have a total combined sleep tally of ... wait for it 'cos it is going to be a really special number... her is comes.... 0

Wow 0 hours sleep between us - that is awesome.

Now @Mazarita do you accept the word challenge for today?

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Lol, @Zoe7. Yes. 2 special people. 0 hours sleep.

Now, as for the special word challenge, it's a tough ask. I post a fair bit, in different places on the forum, and sometimes in crisis threads where it might not be possible to adhere to the rule. I shall do my best!

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You can do it @Mazarita We did it last week with another word and it started to just become part of our language. Special is easier - tell someone they have a special place in the forum - problem solved....

....and I'll be here all week ... I'll have to start charging for my 'wisdom and foresight' lol

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Yes ... I would 'specially like to join in .... 😄 ... but yes .... that has been my deal-breaker with the last challenge @Mazarita ... only one n the threads and times wgphere it's appropriate.

@Former-Member loved the last one.

Hope you get some sleep with the light @Zoe7.

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Yes, challenge accepted, as long as slipups are forgiven, @Zoe7. Mistakes can be special too.

Good morning, @Faith-and-Hope. How is your sleep tally?

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