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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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Brilliant effort @Faith-and-Hope. Look forward to seeing some more of your work. Although you know I think I like the way you paint the Eucalypts the best. But I am biased.
I'm off to sleep now. Trying to stick with my hospital sleep routine.
Sweet dreams to you & to @Zoe7. May tomorrow be a stress free relaxing day for us all.♥♥

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Thanks @utopia .... can't share this piece cos it's the competition piece, but will hopefully get back to the other one once I've got npmy teeth into this ....

WTG sticking to your sleep routine .... widhing you sweet dreams Hon .... 💜💕😴

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Good morning @Zoe7 🙂 Just coming past to say that I'm thinking of you and hoping you're going well this week. I haven't caught up on everything here but am looking forward to hearing how you're travelling if/when we bump into each other again. Hope Toby and Cat are doing well too.

💛

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@utopia @Faith-and-Hope @CheerBear @Shaz51 @Mazarita

Goodmorning everyone. I slept through the night with no nightmares at all - unbelievable

Woke up with Toby laying across me looking with his cute little face looking straight at me

I still feel quite tired but I think I am ok enough to try and tidy up a little this morning so I can have a 'clear' space to paint this afternoon. @Faith-and-Hope So proud of you for doing some painting last night - try for 2 hours today Hon (my not-so-subtle 'encouragement' here again )

I am 'taking the day as it comes' though as I feel a little flat still and I know I could begin to spiral downwards quite easily.

I hope there is alittle light in everyone's day today...

Hugs...

Zoe

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@Zoe7, it's starting my day off even better to hear that you got a thorough night's rest without nightmares. Yippeeeee!!!!! Great too that you are heading towards painting this afternoon. I've started a new video, which I'm slowly getting into in bits and pieces, warming up with it as I go along. Taking each day as it comes makes a lot of sense. Hope the day unfolds beautifully for you. Hugs

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Seems like we are both 'wanting' to get into our 'creative' endeavours but really need to go softly, softly and with the flow to find the motivation. We will get there Maz.

It definitely made me smile to hear that my 'good' night added to your day starting off even better @Mazarita It is so nice that we can find joy in the little light that shines on each other on here

I hope your day is filled with light and hope also

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@Former-Member How are you doing buddy. Thinking of you

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Thanks @Zoe7 ..... 🤗💜💕

So pleased for you .... ❣️

D3 fell and injured her back last night, and godchild in hospital unexpectedly today .... tradesman due in this morning compliments WH .... so have to see how I go, but I painted outside at night last night, so that is still possible at the end of this day too .... hopefully.

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oh @Faith-and-Hope What a night and day today - feeling for you Hon xxx

I am pleased that you did get to paint last night and hopefully that will happen for you again sometime today or tonight also.

Are D3 and godchild ok? Two things at once and workmen on top of that - it really never ends for you I wish I could grab you through the virtual world and transport you to my beach in Tassie to give you some peace today.

Sending you huge hugs, love and all the support you need today...

Zoe

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Thanks @Zoe7 ....

This is the sort of rollercoaster life I have had ..... it doesn't seem to stay calm for long ..... I have to find the calm inside me to walk through the outer storms ......

Love the sound of your beach ..... 💐💜💕
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