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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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@Former-Member. I'll have to go a few times to get a feeling for it. I liked the people. I tend to find those living with MI to be more genuine than a lot of people. I guess it's because we have bigger worries than not getting our junk mail delivered on time.

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Hello my precious butterfly friend @Zoe7. I've been thinking of you today & hoping some of the 'sting' has disappeared from your day.
I know your gp is still away until mext Monday. So talk to us or your psychiatrist or the great SANE mods we have here.
I'm just about to head out to another meeting. But I should be back on here around 9.30 tonight. Happy to have a chat or a giggle - so long as it's not about insects or bugs. Bloody huntsman crawling along my windscreen yesterday. My first thing was to freak out. My second was a huge sigh of relief - as he was on the outside of the windscreen. I did drive super fast to make sure that he got blown off.

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Love the flowers @Former-Member, are you OK?
Hi @Faith-and-Hope, Pepsimax, NikNik, everyone here. Let us know how you are @Zoe7, we care 💜💕

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Hi @Former-Member .... 😊

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@Zoe7❤❤❤

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@Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @utopia @Shaz51 @Pepsimax @BlueBay @Former-Member @STORMGRL101 @Phoenix_Rising

Thankyou everyone - it does make a difference knowing you are all here

@Former-Member your initial post certainly did not trigger those images - it did make me cry though I do find it difficult to accept that you (and others) think about me - I do see it here but it is hard to feel it.

I have spent some time tonight 'chatting' to @NikNik Apart from her care and compassion she has allowed me to discuss some things that I haven't really been able to talk about here - not because it would breach any guidelines or I don't trust you all - it has simply been too hard for me.

Being able to talk this out a little has allowed me to release a little pressure that has been building up over the past week. I still do not know where to from here or how to get there but this outlet does help - even if it just temporary in the moment.

You guys are a light in the day - I hope you all know what a diference you all make

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🙂 Hugs @Zoe7 Glad that there is that little bit of pressure release

still here with you

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Thankyou @Former-Member

How are you travelling?

How is your little girl?

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Hi @Zoe7

She's ok, thanks. My lil boy had karate this afternoon and she caught up with a girl there that she sort of knows now and it was good to see her socialising and had some fun for a bit. My lil boy had a big day and didnt have such a good session but they're asleep now phew.

I've been really struggling lately, i know im expecting too much of myself and doing too much but also have no options for reducing and cant change anything. have that trapped feeling creeping up.

but don't want to complain hehe and you dont need to hear my whinge.

Do you feel sleepy at all?

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So good to hear that @Zoe7. And @NikNik has a great knowledge of what people are going through and the empathy and expertise to guide us somewhere safer.
I'm so pleased you were able to talk and release some of that pressure that was building up.
There is a lot of love for you here. At times when you are unable to 'feel' it, maybe reading the words of support will help - even if it's on an unconscious level.
How are you feeling now about maybe climbing into bed with CAT & Toby nearby? Doyou think you could close your eyes and just stroke Tobys coat and concentrate on that sensation of his bbeautiful soft fur?
I'm going to have a ciggie and then head to bed. Big emotional day for me and I'm exhausted. I hope we fall into a deep and dreamless sleep & wake up more rested tomorrow.
Sitting with you. ♥♥♥
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