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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 need to log off for now everyone

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hi @Zoe7 im little caterpillar (waves)


im glad your appointment was abit easier for you. it sounds like you have a great psychiatrist who really understands, supports and knows whats best for you. it is so important for you to feel comfortable around them
it also seems like you ahve a fantastic gp as well that you trust and its great both your gp and psychiatrist think the same thing for you.and have your best interests at heart.
its also great that you feel comfortable enough to open up to an extent esp about the suicidal thoughts with your gp and psychiatrist.
it great they are monitoring you weekly as well and your progess and they think its important so again best interests at heart.
im so proud of you for going to these appointments, even though its hard. it might be a long road ahead but your on the right path but i believe in you (always have) as do many others on here as well as off the forums which is so fantastic.
IM SO PROUD OF YOU!!

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@Zoe7 I'm sorry I missed you this evening. I seem to have arrived just after you have left. I'm sleepy so I probably won't hang around for long myself tonight. I'm glad your appointment with the psychiatrist went better than the previous appointment. I'm super glad you have your psychiatrist and GP to help you with your muddle. I got this for you - I thought he might be good to cuddle if you are struggling to sleep tonight.

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Hugs @Zoe7
listening and hearing you 🙂 Takes a lot of courage to be upfront and you wrote so respectfully and with your usual beautiful caring nature. Hope that you get some sleep tonight and are ok,
hugs
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And also @Zoe7 hearing you loud and clear. Boundaries. Got it.

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Sweet dreams @Zoe7

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💚🌷💕 @Zoe7 ....

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❤ @Zoe7

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Lots of hugs this morning my friend @Zoe7.
Im sitting beside you. Just keeping you company. No need to talk.
Sending hugs. ♥♥♥♥

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{Wanders into the octagonal room and decorates it like this for @Zoe7 and @utopia who Phoenix_Rising thinks are both having a tough time right now. Also hangs up a gigantic seed bell made of sunflower seeds for @utopia so that she knows that all is well}.

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