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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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Dear my beautiful friend @Zoe7
I'm still away and not really reading posts
So I'm sending you a big big hug and love
I'm sensing something is not right
❤️🦋❤️🦋❤️🦋❤️🦋❤️
BB XXXXOOOO

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Dear @Zoe7 I hope you will be able to get some rest today. Thinking of you 💜

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I'm keeping my head above water- just 😔 @BlueBay. I really can see improvements generally in my mood and the way I am thinking about 'stuff' but the intensity of the flashbacks and triggers when they happen seems to hit me really hard by emotionally and physically It may be that this intensity hasn't actually increased in these times but it just feels that way because I am having more extended times of calm and feeling 'ok'.
I am struggling a bit but also trying to not fight the feelings too hard as that really does add to my anxiety and leads me further down into the darkness.
It's the unexpected moments of light (like hearing from you today) that I am trying to hold onto more - and that can only be a positive step forward despite how I feel in the moment. I really hope you are finding more light in your days and can see a brighter future for yourself.
...still sitting on your shoulder... always...
and sending you love and hugs...
Zoe 😀💛🌻💐

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Hi @Zoe7, so glad to hear there are some positive things happening with how you are dealing with things at present. How we deal with things makes a huge difference. It sounds wise not to 'fight' with the bad experiences. I get how that can make us feel more anxious. Wonderful to know you are having some calmer moments in between at least. Sending love and hugs to you and others here in The Octagonal Room.

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Hello @Zoe7, @STORMGRL101, @BlueBay, @Owlunar

I love your new picture @Former-Member xx

@Zoe7, I did go back to bed my sister , but could not sleep because of the coughing , than the alarm went off

sending you lots of hugs

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@Former-Member Let me know if you are available. Otherwise we may have to try for tomorrow.

Zoe

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hiya sister @Zoe7, @Former-Member is still here xx

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@Former-Member is around but not availble at the moment. She may be able to swing past when she is free, otherwise you can try her again tomorrow

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Thanks @Former-Member we've been trying to connect for a couple of weeks now - another day won't matter lol Maybe the universe is telling me something...

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I know..you really have been @Zoe7! Haha I think it may be a sign that it is difficult to juggle things in the Help Centre at times and makes it difficult to get onto the forums. She will defintely be by when she can..fingers crossed tomorrow is the day

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