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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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Thank you @Pepsimax. I hope this Easter weekend will be a happy and peaceful one for you.

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@Zoe7I love those flowers (pictures), especially the tulips in the watering can.

I'm a horticulturist (though not working in it at the moment) - I love being able to tell what type of plant (or flower) things are.

@utopia@Faith-and-Hope@Former-Member@Pepsimax

I wish everyone a Happy Easter, or at least the best possible weekend.

Personally I find these times of year (& long weekends) difficult - because I tend to feel so much more alone (isolated).

Even though I really do need a long break to recover from recent work stresses.

I've been reading lots of posts, but I just haven't had the energy or words to reply to much...

Adge

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Hello @Adge, @Zoe7, @utopia, @Pepsimax, @Former-Member

sending you hugs @Adge

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@Adge Holidays and long weekends are certainly difficult for alot of people. I would like to be positive here and say that we understand and are here for each other in these times - I know that doesn't completely alleviate the lonely feelings you have Adge but know you have friends here that will keep you company when you need it

Don't ever be concerned about not having the words or energy to reply to posts - we do what we can, when we can - sometimes a like or just sitting with someone is enough. That is the power of the forum family - we are all here for each other in whatever capacity we are able to provide support - and you are part of that family Adge - so give support only when you are able to and ask for support if you need it - and I hope you never feel alone when you are with us

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Hello my sister @Shaz51

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@Adge. The good thing about working is that you can be so busy, you don't have time to think or feel lonely. So I understand how long weekends can be hard.
Even if you can't write or respond to others here, hopefully just by reading some posts on the forum, you will feel included and not so lonely.
Thinking of you.

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How has your day been my sister @Zoe7 xx

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Oh @Shaz51 it hasn't been the best Still have a headache - but it is a bit better today, had an argument with my mum so that upset me a bit, and I cut my finger about half an hour ago. I really am not in the best way atm - don't know whether to laugh or cry! How has your day been (I hope better than mine)?

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Hi @Zoe7 @Shaz51 @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope

Happy Easter !!!

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ohh sorry you still have a headache , hope you feel better soon @Zoe7

My siactiais playing up again , catching me now and hen with pain xx

do something that you enjoy , to make you laugh if you can

i will sit with you my ssister

hello @oceangirl xx

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