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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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@Zoe7. Mum struggles sometimes - well every day really - but some days are just beyond painful for her. But she has promised to stick around so she can teach my son to drive. Another year and a half til he gets his learners - scary. She taught all of us to drive - she's very patient. She even taught my ex husband to drive when he arrived in Australia.No drivers llicense in his country & no one can afford a car anyway there. You have to be rich to own a motorbike.
Yes whisky is a good pain killer. The best.Mods might not like me saying that.
I could happily spend a week at this doggy camp. And yes - I'd bring my 3 dogs too. But I'd have the most fun.
My mum (&son - begrudgingly) have taken my niece for her first ballet dance class. When I spoke to mum - she was struggling to get all the ballet gear on my niece. I might ask my best friend to teach her dtr how to put it all on herself. As it's too hard for my mum.
So I'm waiting for my son to come home and tell me all about it. And then I'll nap.
Just looked & my three dogs are all lying in the shade - sleeping. I hope to do the same soon.

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@utopia Your Mum sounds like a real gem

I remember my Pop trying to teach my sister to drive - he was the most patient person I have ever known and I think I saw stress on his face for the first time ever - I get that same face even now if I'm a passenger with her!!! I usually drive everywhere. Her and her fiance don't even ask anymore when we go somewhere (usually the beach with the dogs) they just walk to my car and get in!!!

I'm sure some of the Mods would agree with you on your choice of painkiller lol - some days they might even need a few 'painkillers' lol

So cute imagining a little girl with all her ballet gear on learning to dance

Toby is laying on the floor and Cat is already looking for her dinner - she will have to wait - it's too early!

I might have to have a sleep myself soon. I have been up all day and starting to get really tired. I don't feel as sick now but my headache is coming back. Hopefully it won't get any worse!

Now just dreaming of us all playing in the mud and swimming in the dams - hope there aren't any snakes - hate snakes

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No snakes in my imagination @Zoe7. Or meat ants or march flies or bees or spiders. Lol
If you need to sleep - just do it. No need to respond. Only write here when you want too.
You know me - I can write enough for both of us.
My mum is very patient. I'm the opposite when it comes to driving. I like to be in control - in the drivers seat. I couldn't even teach my ex. But that's probably a good thing. I don't think I have the patience for teaching - anything.

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@utopia @Decadian @BlueBay @Faith-and-Hope

I need to switch off for a while - not doing so good - think I need to sleep. Will check back in later xxx

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❤️💕@Zoe7 ....

Rest well.

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@Zoe7. ♥♥♥♥♥

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@utopia @Faith-and-Hope @BlueBay @Decadian

Just checking in. Not staying long - not good.

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Keep yourself safe @Zoe7 .....

Breathe .... to help you keep calm.

❤️💕

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Oh beautiful @Zoe7
Will you be ok tonight? Take it easy. Can you listen to some relaxing music, slowly breathe. I am here for you. ❤️❤️❤️
Hugging you. With you.

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@Zoe7. Just struggled through my first meditation class of the year. But was good to go.
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