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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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Lol yeah story of my life -mrs emotional. 😊😥
Looking fir a new dining table and lounge for our new house. But if hubby gets too technical and fussy I'm going to say I've had enough and go. I also need to buy a new pair of bathers to take away with me. Three weeks time hubby and I will go to Sunshine Coast for a week to celebrate our 31st wedding anniversary. My new psych said I can go but will need to come back in hospital.
Always thinking of you. Take care beautiful friend. ❤️❤️

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LOL - we're a great pair aren't we @BlueBay

Bathers are a 4 letter word for me lol - hope you get something you like

31 years and still going - that's something my friend!

Always thinking of you also...and always sitting on your shoulder...

Zoe

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Hi @BlueBay

You are still emotional but you are also sounding better for getting into hospital - even though you are just taking things easy so far - I guess it's a safe place for you - as hospital was for me a long time ago

Great buying new furniture if you and HuffnPuff see eye to eye - and a good idea to go back to the hospital if you don't - and I hope you find bathers -

It will be great to go to the Gold Coast for your 31st Anniversary - congrats btw - I never made it that far - you are doing well -

And I read that yesterday you went shopping for baby stuff - wow - that's exciting

All the best today and don't rush things

Dec

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Thank you @BlueBay .....

I walked to church this morning, and now I have found a street cafe to sit and have a coffee. There is a little bit of sunshine peeping out from the clouds .....

Sending you a big warm hug ....,,💙🐬💕🐚

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Dec takes a lot through the door and gasps with delight at the wonderful plethora of teddy bears

How come I was born during a war when people thought less of teddy bears than they did of armaments

What a pity - if people had given teddies to all the soldiers they might not have gone around fighting each other

Teddy bears Rock!!!!!!

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Oh @Former-Member that is such a sad looking little bluebird - hugs for you - I am going to spend the afternoon lost in the teddies - maybe you should join me

...anyone else who wants to escape from the world today - there are plenty of teddies to get lost in so all welcome...@Owlunar @Faith-and-Hope @BlueBay @Adge @utopia @CheerBear @Mazarita .....

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Hi @Zoe7. I'm sitting very quietly in a nest I've built next door. I've popped my head up to wave hello to you though so that's a good sign to me. Soon I'm hoping I can feel ok enough to finish a drawing I have been working on.

Hope your afternoon is treating you well 💛

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A bear in a nest - now that's an image @CheerBear lol.

I am blocking out the rest of the world today. Went out to get a few things and needed to come back quickly - nearly ran into another care when I lost concentration - not good! So now I am laying in the teddies with my tissue box not wanting to do anything.

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It's hard when it takes energy and courage to go out into the world and it feels like it kicks you right back @Zoe7. Not sure if that's what it feels like to you, but that's how it can feel to me. I can clone myself and sit quietly next to you and also be on the pillows in the nest too if it helps. I can't talk much but I am happy to just sit here too so you know you're not alone as well. Hugs to you

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@Zoe7 glad you didn't have an accident look after yourself good to have a rest
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