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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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I can't wait to see what you have for me @Faith-and-Hope

Enjoy your walk - image might be up when you return lol

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💚🎈💕 ..... 😘

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I have been up since we talked last night I have to meet by mum in just over an hour but am hoping to get a little sleep when I come back this afternoon.

That is great that your mum is picking up your boy and you can get some sleep @utopia

I do love your diet lol - but no bourbon - it is 11 o'clock somewhere in the world lol

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@Zoe7, your working life sounds so rewarding, though I'm sure there were big stresses too. Feel for you with IBS too. If I posted what goes on with my gut, well it wouldn't be pretty, lol. The crisis support job sounds amazing. It's such wonderful community work you have done.

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Please do not post what goes on with your gut - there is enough shite on here already lol @Mazarita I have learned to deal with my IBS much better these days - it did take over three years to work out exactly what was wrong and finally have a diagnosis that could be managed.

Teaching sometimes feels a bit like 'crisis support' - and it isn't always with the kids and their families lol Some of the teachers I have worked with over the years are more 'messed up' than I am - and don't keep it hidden either lol.

I have had such a lovely time this morning chatting to you - has been the little light in my day already I do have to at least have a shower before I meet my mum so I really should get moving very soon. I hope you do get to the beach today and it isn't in too bad a state.

Let's catch up later on today or tonight - will have to be after Married at First Sight though - only a couple of nights to go of that meaningless tv that I am hooked on thanks to @utopia lol

Hope the rest of your day is fantastic for you.

Zoe

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Thanks, @Zoe7. It's been lovely chatting with you too. See you later.

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❤ @Zoe7 ❤ @Former-Member
❤ @BlueBay ❤ @Faith-and-Hope @utopia ❤ @Mazarita ❤
"I SEE YOU"
Be strong grasshoppers
Hugging hearts today xox
🍁🌸🌹🌼🌺⛅

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Thanks @Former-Member

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@Former-Member

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Oh @Faith-and-Hope I absolutely love that image - it is really similar to one I drew a few years ago - I will have to see if I still have it somewhere and post it - was just doodling while in a boring PD session one day. I was working on hot air balloons and mosaic butterflies at school with the kids at the time so they were both prominent in my mind

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