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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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oh no @Shaz51 , hope the meds kick in quickly so you can start to feel better! You've had a massive week with appointments, hope you have a quiet weekend coming up.

Hi @Zoe7 hope your afternoon has been ok, thinking of you

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Hello @Former-Member, @utopia

Not sure if antibiotics are okay to use with a sick kidney.--- no they are not @utopia

The doctor gave me the wrong meds , so have to taken weaker ones

Hello My sister @Zoe7, I am thinking of you xx


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Sounds like a tight balancing act to look after the kidney @Shaz51.

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@utopia @Shaz51 @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @Phoenix_Rising @Former-Member @Mazarita

Hi everyone. I still haven't slept because the wind hasn't stopped! I am completely exhausted but know I can't try to sleep until the wind stops and my mind can 'switch off'. It really sucks but it is the only way to make sure that I am safe tonight. I know that when I am this tired and the thoughts are still with me I can lose a 'sense of reality' throughout the night and this is when I can 'forget' what I have 'taken'. I just need to ride this one out...

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Holding your hand sister @Zoe7

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Thanks @Shaz51 my sister. That is all I need tonight

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open your hand @Zoe7 im still sitting there

for as long as you want, ill be there unless you dont want me to be there

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Oh @Shaz51

I am sorry you have a kidney infection - that is not something you need at all

And it also sounds as if there has been a stuff-up with your anitbiotics - an no - no one needs that at all

Thinking of you - hoping you can take it easy and recover on the lower dose

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@Zoe7. Is there a way to block out the noise of the wind a bit? Shutting extra doors in the house. Playing soothing music?
It's a bugger that you live in such a windy state.
I'll be around tonight. Happy to tuck you in on the couch & keep Toby company while you sleep.

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Hi @Zoe7

That's a worry if you have the wind blowing still and this gives you a sense of unreality

I write my medication in a note-book - it's a habit - and I have to know what I have taken or not as well

Just an idea - I guess we all have different habits

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