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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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@utopia @Former-Member @BlueBay

I need to lie down now everyone....I hope tomorrow is a good day for all of you

Sweet dreams for tonight

All my love

Zoe

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Lol @Zoe7. How kind of you to give p-r an extra day of peace before the onslaught again.

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Sweet dreams my friend.
♥♥♥♥ @Zoe7

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Goodmorning @utopia @Former-Member @BlueBay @CheerBear

I finally had some sleep and am not feeling as sick this morning. Still have a slight headache so am taking it easy this morning in the hope that it doesn't get any worse.

My only plans for today are my usual GP and chemist visits this afternoon - and maybe some painting if I can find the motivation at some point throughout the day.

I hope you can all find some light in your day...

Zoe

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Good morning Zoe 🌞

Nice to hear you had some sleep and are feeling a little better. Hope you get some painting in today 😊

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Hi @Zoe7 - glad you've woken up and feel a bit better! But hoping you'll still mention to your dr about your head 🙂 (Yes I have my mama bear hat on this morning!)
I hope that you do feel like painting today, lots of hugs
lj

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Glad you got some sleep @Zoe7. Yes I agree with Lj pls mention your headache to your GP.
Enjoy your day. Hope you get to do some painting. Love your friend BB. XXoo

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@CheerBear Not sure the painting is going to happen just yet - still can't focus very well. I think I'll wait until after I see my GP this afternoon.

Yes @Former-Member and @BlueBay - you both have your mama bear hats on today - I will mention it to my GP as I still have a headache and my vision is still a bit blurry - that also could be the medication though.

I'll update you all after I see her.

Zoe

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Good morning @Zoe7. I'm glad to see the mumma bears have been looking after you. That way I don't have to say it too..
So good you got some sleep last night.
Still raining and very cold here. Although I still had the night sweats. Lol.
I'll be taking it easy like you today. Relaxing and reading a book.
I hope your headache and vision clears up. Don't drive if your vision is still blurry.
♥♥♥♥ Hugs for you

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Morning my little cocky friend @utopia

You can officially be a mama bear too now - as you are older than me lol

The clinic is only a few streets away so it is a very short drive - with very little traffic - I should be ok with that!!

It is still quite cold here also but the rain has stopped. I should be able to get some washing dried today (if I can be bothered to peg it out lol).

Toby and Cat both have the right idea me thinks for today - they are both asleep I feel like doing the same but it is probably best that I don't - I really don't have any motivation today to do anything.... so it is just get through the day - GP and chemist - and then hopefully be ok for our new show tonight.

Hugs to you my friend...

Zoe

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