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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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I do that too @Faith-and-Hope It's like a mind jigsaw - moving pieces, colours, textures around until I see in my mind how it all fits together - then when it does come together I can paint it very quickly.

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@Faith-and-Hope. Love your new avatar picture.
@zos7. What a bugger of a thing to happen when the plan was a simple filling.
I'm glad the swelling is reducing, as well as the itchiness.
Sending you a big hug and a big scalf and sunglasses - incase you need to leave the house. Lol.
Sincerely hope by tomorrow morning it has settled right down. ♥♥

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Helllooooo my beautiful little cocky friend

I've missed you @utopia

I never leave home without my sunglasses - sensitivity to light thing!!! But I think a scarf may make my neck too hot and that makes me itchy - so an excuse not to go out into the world - yea!!!

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Hi @Zoe7, nightmare dentist visit. I'm concerned for you that your throat could close up. If you have the slightest feeling of airway constriction - call an ambulance. Also, just check before you have your next lot of medication in case it retrigures things. 13HEALTH is a 24hr medical helpline. Are you OK otherwise? Rest tomorrow maybe. Go Gently 🌼

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Thanks @utopia re avatar 💕

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Hi @Former-Member there is no throat swelling or constriction. (I was quite ok with calling an ambulance if that started to happen). It is all on the outside of my neck. I have been in contact with my GP and she said the same thing - I didn't have the med we think it reacted with tonight and it hasn't got any worse so pretty sure that was the one.

I'm keeping my head above water - don't know whether to laugh or cry (both hurt my head lol) Resting is just about all I can do - it is hard to do anything when your head feels like a beach ball with ping pong balls for eyes.......

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Didn't think I needed to comment on your new avatar - presumed it would be a given between us that I would love it @Faith-and-Hope

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🤗🦋💕 @Zoe7 .....

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Have you noticed how similar the colours are in our avatars @Faith-and-Hope - coincidence - I think not

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OK @zoe7, you're doing the right things. Can you sleep with ya head elevated tonight, two pillows, recliner chair or a brick under your bedhead. Feel for you. I've never heard of a reaction like that. Hope you sleep OK. Lots of Green tea.

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@Faith-and-Hope, I love your new avatar too, smaller but such a pretty pink. I will miss your roses though. Flowers make great avatars 🌼💕

@utopia, thinking of you 🌿💕

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