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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 bugger - I knew that @utopia - my head really isn't working very well tonight

But I am glad you are free of insect bites - we need to work on our t-shirt slogans again - but not just yet!!!!

Aww shucks @utopia - you know how to make a girl cry - repaying the favour from last night hey????

It really has helped a lot being able to come back on here a little more too - so much harder when that support isn't around I know what is eventually needed to try and move forward but that avenue is not even a consideration for now - so the long road continues to wind in front of me but I can see a few lights along the way - just need to try and make sure I crash too badly as I hit all the speed humps lol

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@Zoe7. I think if you could manage to look back at where you have come from - you would see how far you have already traveled. The road ahead may appear long - but the road behind you is also long. Sometimes it's hard to look back when you are living it. But we, your forum friends and family can see how far you have come.
And I'm so pleased that there is not just one light ahead that you can see, but a few. And remember, if you come to a traffic light and it is red, don't worry, because the light will turn green again as soon as your body and mind are ready.
Very proud of my beautiful friend.
I'm logging off for a while now. Not sure if I'll be back on tonight. I'll try.
Going to make my first call to the local AA support in my town. Tissue box ready. But I can do this.

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Walking with you my beautiful little cocky friend - you got this @utopia

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@Zoe7 @Shaz51 @utopia @Owlunar and all, stay warm 🙂

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Still awake, still feel sick, still thinking too much, still want it to stop.

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I am too @Zoe7

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I'm still awake.

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So am I @Eden1919

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@Zoe7 anything on your mind?

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'what isn't on my mind' would be a better question @Eden1919

I can't stop the negative thoughts and I feel incredibly sick

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