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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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@TAB

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@Zoe7. Yes tonight was a big trigger for you too. I knew it while it was happening. But accessing this forum via my old mobile - is frustratingly slow. So I couldn't stop you in time.
B is being looked after. So now it's time to look after yourself.
Has your headache gone? Do you think you could lie down on the couch or in bed and simply close your eyes and relax and think of your breath. Breathing in and .... breathing out. Don't try to sleep. Just close your eyes and try to relax your body. All you need to do is focus on your breath. And when your mind wanders - just go back to thinking and focusing on your breath.
I'm going to try the same now. Hope my tablets work soon. And then I can drift off to sleep and dream about my safe quiet place. Green lush grass. A creek with slow flowing water. The smell of eucalypt in the air. Birds in the trees. A gentle breeze. The sound of insects in the distance. Sun shining. Quiet. Peaceful. Relaxing. Safe.
♥♥

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What has triggered you @ pepsimax?

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@TAB I was in a domestic violence situation awhile ago

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@utopia I only had the general idea about bb - not any specifics - so 2 triggers at once - and was already struggling after appointment.

Hope you can relax and sleep xxx

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@Pepsimax I don't think I am capable of helping you much at the moment - struggling myself - but can listen if you want to talk.

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And if sme distraction will help you, I am posting images of a painting I am working on on the Far and Away thread @Pepsimax

❤️💕 @Zoe7 ....

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@Zoe7. Come and join me on my country / on my mountain. The smell of eucalyptus is in the air. The water flowing gently in the creek. Soft green grass. Butterflies hovering over perfect flowers .... drinking in the nectar. It is safe and quiet here. You are welcome to join me.
Sweet dreams @Zoe7

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That's not good @Pepsimax .. surely someone will pick up on it . Sorry its still with you but its outside of my experience.. ok not completely true I have been hit by women before

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Ok @TAB
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