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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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Thanks @utopia. I've not been able to get to sleep yet. I've taken some natural sleep medication to reset my body clock from my hospital admission but it does not seem to be working. The zoo should be good tomorrow. I think I mite see what other tickets I can get for the Commonwealth Games...

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Hugs @Zoe7

Things will get better again, things do change, the storm does pass a bit.

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Wise words @Former-Member .

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I've just bought trouble a new lead, holter and collar, and will buy her a new bed in Hawaii @Zoe7. It makes me feel better buying her stuff.

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@oceangirl. They said that half of the tickets are around the $40 mark. That's affordable.

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@Zoe7. I'm awake and not tired at all, if you would like to have a chat. We don't have to speak about anything you don't want to. We can simply let loose and talk gibberish. Anything you need. I'm here.

Big love to you.

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@utopia I'm not really in a good place to talk but I do appreciate you being here for me

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Most tickets are 40 dollars except for the swimming and the opening and closing ceremonies. Some events are free too @utopia

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I hope its a good day for you tomorrow @Zoe7. Take Toby for a walk and get yourself a coffee.

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Whatever you need to get you through the night @Zoe7. Don't forget you also have your gp's phone number.

I'm starting to understand more how devastating these thoughts can be. Minute by minute my beautiful friend.

Can you lie on the couch with Toby at your feet. Is there some sport on tv tonight you could watch or have on in the background. Do you have a dvd of a great sport game you enjoyed watching?

No need to respond to me tonight. Just thought it may help to have sonething on in the background that is okay for you to watch or listen to.

Still here if you need. Happy to sit quietly nearby.

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