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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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@Former-Member. All good.

Try and get a good nights sleep.

Tomorrow is a new day.

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Big hugs bug. It's a learning experience for me too 💕 @Former-Member

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Thank you @utopia @CheerBear

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Thank you @Mazarita

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Morning to all my Octagonal Room family. I have my second psychiatrist appointment today. As you all can imagine it is not something I am looking forward to! I do have a GP appointment straight afterwards also so that should help a bit with any 'issues' that I have to deal with. I am definitely going to take today 'as it comes' and not pre-empt too much - but the reality is that there will be some level of anxiety and the extent of that will very much depend on what my session this morning entails. So this really is a 'heads up' to you all that I may need some distractions or support later today and tonight. Anyone that is around later - and is able to step in to do this for me - it will be very much appreciated

I did get some sleep last night (sorry @utopia only 7.5 hours - but you still win because you were the only one who put in a sleep lotto ticket - so your streak continues....lol)

If the (new) normal pattern continues then tonight may be a long, no sleep night - let's hope not!

Fingers crossed that today's session is nowhere near as distressing as last time and that I can cope a little better even if it is.

Wish me luck....

Zoe

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Goodmorning @Zoe7
Good luck with your appointment today with both actaully.
Im glad you got some sleep last night ❤❤❤

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Good morning, @Zoe7. Wishing the best with the psychiatrist today. Will be thinking of you. I'll be on and off the forum at various times throughout the day for chat later if you wish. There's bound to be others around too. Look forward to hearing how it goes. Take it easy and remember to breathe.

Good morning all octagonal friends.

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Wishing you all the best with the psychiatrist today @Zoe7 ..... will be thinking of you, and I will be around, like @Mazarita here and there .... so between us all we've gotcha Hon .....

Breathe, and take each hour as it comes.

💚🌷💕🐬❣ ......

Morning everyone ...., 😊💕

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Good morning my butterfly friend @Zoe7.
Not sure what time your appointment is this morning, but I hope I haven't missed you.
All the best for a gentler session. Try not to preempt the outcome. Think positive. Tonight you will sleep well. Today your anxiety will be under control. All positive thoughts.
Thinking of you and here when you need.
Big hug. ♥♥♥♥

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@utopia @Mazarita @Faith-and-Hope
Just waiting to go in - shaking already - bugger I hope this is an easier session 😔
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