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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. Missed logging on when you needed a chat. But glad the others were here.
A heads up. This Sunday at 3 am - we turn our clocks back an hour. If we turn it back Saturday night - we can get an extra hours sleep. That's what I'm planning on doing. An extra special sleep on Saturday night.
Sweet dreams. Talk to you later. ♥♥♥

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Thanks for that special news bulletin @utopia .... it will bring the west an hour closer to you guys .... gonna have to adjust my brain along with my clocks .... lol
.... good to see you ..... 🤗💕

Hi @Phoenix_Rising ... good to see you headed back to your special space in the octagonal room ..... 🤗🐢

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Yeah .... it's really special @utopia .....

We have a "blessing of the waters" service as a part of our faith at the beginning of January at the river or ocean, and then in church at the start of every month. Water, to us, contains spiritual grace, and it is part of our body's make-up too .... necessary to life .... dynamic .... and a blessing in so many ways that we can tend to take for granted .....

💙💦

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@Faith-and-Hope - the beachside suburb I usedto live in - also used to do the bblessing of the water. Was wonderful to watch.

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Yeah .... I am so glad it is performed out amongst the community because it's special also to think that it raises awareness of appreciating our environment and how interconnected we are with it.

@utopia

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@Faith-and-Hope. I used to work in a Greek nursing home & it was connected via radio to the orthodox church. That radio used to bring a lot of comfort to the residents. Especially as most could no longer get out to visit church.
Oh wow. I miss the deserts they uaed to cook up in the kitchen. The best ever. Even the almond biscuits. I'm now salivating.

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Yeah ... very special to have been adopted into this culture ... can hardly express how much .... but you're helping me along with that right now .... lol .... @utopia

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@Shaz51. You sound like your whole body is getting the once over. That's good to see. We should all follow your lead.
I hope the flooding in your area is not severe - so you can get to all these appointments.
Sending you big hugs. ♥♥♥♥

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Hello @Former-Member, @Zoe7, @utopia, @Faith-and-Hope, @Phoenix_Rising

went to the doctor , home now

I have a Bladder Infection -- on strong meds for ten days

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So sorry to hear about another bladder infection @Shaz51. I wonder if permanent or 6 month long antibiotic treatment may help. Not sure if antibiotics are okay to use with a sick kidney.
Sending you love and healing. ♥♥
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