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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. Sorry brain not working tonight. Was meant to press enter - pressed send instead. And I haven't taken any pain meds yet. Lol.
I'll be here for an hr or two still. So if you'd like to talk or not - I'm here. I'm actually looking forward to @Faith-and-Hope s story about Santorini. I hope I got the name right. Maybe she might write some of that story tonight.
You do what you need to do tonight. Ask for help if you need. Relax and breathe and cuddle with Toby and Cat.
Sending you hugs.

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@utopia @Faith-and-Hope @BlueBay

Thanks for your support. I was just sitting on the floor trying not to cry again, not being able to respond to anyone and getting really scared and trying to work out what to do. Then the phone rang. Was not going to answer but glad I did because it was my GP. Didn't want to ring her and bother her myself and was getting really anxious about whether I really needed to or not. So she did the thinking for me without even realising. Spoke to her for nearly an hour and actually feel a little bit better. At least I'm not sitting on the floor, in the dark, crying - for now anyway!

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If I post some more about Santorini.on my Far and Away travel thread @Zoe7 ...; will you come and visit it there ? I think it is of interest to others too, and they will find it more easily on that thread ....

I am happy to post it on both threads if you find that easier to manage. I am enjoying piecing it together in a form to be able to share it with you.

❤️

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Crossed over posts with you @Zoe7 .....

That's good to hear ....

Little bits of support from everywhere will help to sustain you, but your GP and phychologist are your mainstays.

❤️

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@Zoe7. So glad you picked up the ph. I just love your gp. You can tell her she has a fan club here on the forum.
Her call was just what you needed. I know it's hard for you - but please call her when you need. It's never a wasted call.
I'm going to check out @Faith-and-Hope s post tmw and read all about these wonderful places. I think she should be a history teacher. She has a wonderful way of expressing herself, that makes me feel like I am there too.
I'm tired - but if I go to bed now - I know I'll bewide aawake just after midnight. Trying to time my sleep just right - is a bit of a muddle at the moment.
Oh- & my mouth feels good. No pain. And healing well already.

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@Faith-and-Hope It's your story so post on your thread

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@Zoe I'm so glad that you answered the phone. Your GP sounds amazing one you need to keep!! Pls take it easy tonight. Sweet dreams. I'm off to bed soon.
Goodnight my friend ❤️❤️❤️

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I will keep adding stories there for you @Zoe7 .... come and find them when you kno you need distracting. If you drop in a "like" every now and then, I will know you are following along ....

Hugs ❤️

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Yep @utopia I'm certainly a fan. I'll let her know she has a fun club here - she'll laugh. I told her about you guys and what happened the other night. She said she could see why you were concerned and it went as far as it did after the previous - lets just call it a 'slip'. Certainly don't want the police on my doorstep again in the middle of the night!

Yes @Faith-and-Hope would be a great history teacher. She has both the passion and eloquence in her writing that students could really engage with. I was originally trained as a High School English and SOSE (History and Geography) teacher and taught that for a couple of years along with alternative education programs before I filled in for a short term at a Primary School - and then just stayed. Decided I liked that so much more.

@BlueBay Thanks for checking in my friend. Hope you have had a much better afternoon and night. Sleep well. Sweet dreams to you also

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@Zoe7. I hope your gp's head doesn't get as swollen as mine was the other day. Probably she has her head screwed on better than me.
Speaking of your 'slip' the other day - I wonder if you would consider giving SANE - @NikNik your gp's nbr as a contact for you - incase there is a concern (I hope not) in the future. This way - help can be given - but not police help. If you know what I mean.
I don't want to upset you tonight. This is your decision and your right to say no. And ultimately - I'd hope you'd call her or your psychologist yourself if things get hard. So - just a suggestion.
I just ate something. Have been so hungry. Ate a Lean Cuisine. Probably not the best choice. Should have just stuck to soft bread
Even though the numbing injection wore off - I still managed to burn my tongue - almost 10hrs later.
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