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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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So pleased you had a good time and enjoyed the art @utopia

I've made it through another day - still one day at a time. Nothing new to report here - same shite different day!!!

I think any longer than 3 hours and it is definitely a sleep - that is based on me sleeping for up to three hours at a time and still feeling like I haven't rested at all.

Talking about sleep - I am really tired tonight and may try to get some sleep early tonight. Finding it hard to keep my eyes open already - need to wait a little longer though or I'll be up during the night and won't be able to go back to sleep.

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When you're ready for sleep - log off. Put on your most comfortable pajamas. Pats to Toby and Cat. Snuggle down under your blankets and have a dreamless deep sleep @Zoe7.
11 hours plus.

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Sleep well @Zoe7. I'm going to bed soon too.

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@utopia @oceangirl I've made the bed - clean bed linen and have my pj's out ready (it's an Elmo pj's night lol)

I think 11 hours is entirely possible tonight @utopia - I'm completely exhausted - and Ihaven't really done anything today but a little tidying up at home. Bloody MI, blood disturbed sleep patterns, bloody meds, bloody head and it's thoughts - no bloody wonder I'm exhausted!!!

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Yep @Zoe7. Bloody bloody bloody. I wish MI didn't exist. That trauma could be undone by the wave of a wand. It sucks.
I think you will sleep for more than 11 hours - if Toby and cat let you.
Sweet dreams my beautiful friend. ♥♥♥♥

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P.S. Elmo rocks !!!!
@Zoe7

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Yep @utopia it sucks!!!!!

..and Elmo does rock!!!!

Cat is already on her bed and Toby is asleep next to me so I think 11 hours is very possible

Heading down that horrible road tonight so I do need to go to bed soon to stop the inevitable - just hoping I am tired enough to fall asleep quickly. I tried to have a nap this morning but had all those horrible feelings when I layed down - and have been fighting them off all day. I know that has been a major contributor to how exhausted I feel and my headache coming on. Stupid trauma - stupid MI - stupid anxiety etc etc etc..... Just waiting for the painkillers to kick in so I don't feel nauseos when I lay my head down...

Tell me a little more about the art while I'm waiting ... if that is ok with you

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Good night everone.
@utopia @Zoe7 Yes Elmo does rock - although I don't have any Elmo p.j's.
Adge

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Oh @Adge you so need to get some - I think everyon on the forum should invest in Elmo pj's and then we can have a Pyjama Party one night lol

Sleep well @Adge - sweet dreams

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@Adge @Zoe7

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