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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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Oh now @CheerBear - colours - I hope they are rainbow colours A rainbow always brightens up one's day - however briefly...

...to add to your nest ...

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Junped online to look at how to dip dye hair and noticed the time @Zoe7. You should be in your appointment now so I'm leaving these on the door step for when you get home to hopefully brighten your day. I'm kicking myself off the forum until after dinner now but hope it goes well and you get there and back safely

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How did your appointment go @Zoe7

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@CheerBear What a lovely surprise to have on my doorstep when I got home - beautiful CB - thankyou - very much needed

@Pepsimax My appointment was a bit longer than the usual check-in today. We are changing my meds around a bit. She is concerned about how tired I am and especially since I 'zoned out' while driving yesterday. I am not able to 'do anything' because of the lethargy and I am struggling to move without everything aching. My breathing and vision are not great either at the moment but she will continue to monitor that over the next few visits. I am losing more and more strength and this is becoming a bigger issue the less I am able to do anything. The headaches are also affecting how much I can do and also my sleep. So we are hoping that by changing my meds around a little I will be less tired in the morning and be able to start to do just a few little things and begin to work from there. I suppose it is just a waiting game again to see how these changes go.

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@utopia thinking about you and sending you lots of hugs and love

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Good to see you made it back safely @Zoe7. That doesn't sound very good with your symptoms at all. It's no surprise that things are feeling hard when you have those physical things to manage too.

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Hi @oceangirl how was your day?

Zoe xxx

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Have been off the forum all day @Zoe7. 211 emails. Bugger. I need to turn off email notification for most posts - unless I am tagged. But to be honest - I can't be bothered learning how to do it. Maybe another day. That's starting to become my mantra. Lol.
I'm glad your gp is changing dosages. You had me very worried with your driving. I was going to take your car keys off you soon.
I lay down in bed to read at 4.30 & just woke up at 9pm. So much for no afternoon sleeps.
So while I'm awake - I'm hoping you are getting tired and will be asleep soon.
Sending hugs ♥♥

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I did notice your distinct lack of presence on the forum today @utopia - very hard to stop you having afternoon naps when you aren't around to keep on track lol

I did have a laugh at you taking my keys away - I have hidden them now so good luck with finding them (hope I remember where I put them myself lol)

Not tired yet but don't think it will be too long - hopefully before pumkin hour

I can tell you how to turn off notifications if you like - it is a really easy process

I am really pleased to hear from you - I was getting a little worried - but all good now - I can relax

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You don't need to worry about me @Zoe7. This depression funk isn't as severe as this time last year. No SI.
Good luck trying to remember where you put your car keys tomorrow. Lol. That's the problem with hiding things. When I've hidden things in the past - I've needed my boy to find them for me. And he's the one I used to hide them from. Lol.
Last week I went to drive him to school in the morning & he found my car keys in the door of the car. I'd left them there all night. No memory of doing that.
I hope sleep comes soon for you. Give cat a pat for me & toby a hug. ♥♥
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