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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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Hey @Zoe7,

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I'm feeling like the repeat button is stuck on and I can't turn it off. I don't have the energy to move and I can't sleep. All I can do is try and ride it out as I have done before - but this time it has moved into the day and not just left in the night. I am scared of what this is doing to me and how far I am falling. I really do wish I had the courage to stop it.

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hugs @Zoe7 - this isnt something that sounds manageable on your own right now, that's not a failing of you, we all need help. Can you contact someone today for some rl support?

here with you,

lj

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@Zoe7 .... can you call your psych and talk to her ? It sounds to me like you need some irl support too. Wish I could come and make a tea for you there .... sit and chat with you through the day ..... and come and see your beautiful paintings .....

Hugs Hon ..... here with you anyway ..... 💚💕

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@Zoe7. Just got back from the GROW support group. It was a bit odd. Very regimented and structured. But I'll go again next Monday. I think I have to give it a chance. It just might be the thing that helps support me in my 'recovery'.
Have my first AA meeting in town tonight. Expecting it will be just as foreign to me and structured as the GROW group. But anything that helps me not to drink - will help me to cope better with my MI.
I would love you to ring or text your psychiatrist today - or an email if that's easier. She might be able to make a small adjustment to your meds, that makes a big difference in your ability to cope and to lessen its severity.I know you are scared of hospital and your psychiatrist knows this too. So try not to think that by telling her, that it will lead to hospital. I think it will lead to maybe a med change or an earlier appointment for you with her. And hopefully a more settled day.
Sending you all my love and support. ♥♥

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No dolphins @Zoe7, but there are pelicans fishing by one of the bridges. I have sat down on some steps by the water .... just listening ..... the lapping of gentle waves at the steps .... a motorbike being all revvy somewhere on a local road ..... there is a bee buzzing around my shoe like it's interesting or something .....,

The waster is calm today, and blue, because the sky has cleared for the moment ..... the clouds are all around the horizons but not here.

Think I could just sit here all day .....

How are you doing ?

💐

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@Faith-and-Hope @utopia @Former-Member BlueBay needs some support if any of you guys can help - I can't today.

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Hey @Zoe7. I've been here watching you and feeling helpless to take away your pain. I don't know what to say to you. All I know that under all that pain and suffering is a happy, crazy, clever, creative and zany Zoe. She's still there but there is so much pain and suffering smothering her. All things that caused you pain happened to you, they are not you. You have a light and gentleness that glows even in words on a page. Please hold on, I know you hurt sooo very much and no one should have this pain your holding but with your support and work, Zoe can find herself again. I know it's soooooo much tougher without your GP. She would be praying for you to hold on too. It seems really unfair to ask you to do this but I believe so much that there will be a time where it won't hurt so much and there are more moments of light for you. I remember Zoe that had her trailer stolen not that far back, she was fighting so hard. That Zoe is still there. Give her a chance to be discovered again. Thinking so much of you (way more than you know).
All my love 💜🤗💐

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Couldn't have said it better myself @Former-Member ....

We all believe in you @Zoe7 ..... holding you in the light ..... sending you love and healing .....

😘💕💕💕💕💜

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My internet is crasjhing at the moment @Zoe7. Someone else will need to help. Or type in @ moderator
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