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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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@Faith-and-Hope Next week is going to be huge - and most likely really confronting for WH (not that I suspect he will accept anything that is said - not straight away anyway). I suspect it is going to get alot harder for you too as this process plays out. Here with you Hon

I will be ok - have had this happen before so I know what is happening now. It really scared me the first time it happened - and that was on the minimum prescribed dose. Once I 'ride out' the fainting feeling and/or am sick then it is just dealing with the continued nausea until I can lie down again.

Keep me updated on how you are going with your painting tomorrow (if you have time). Anytime I hear from you makes my day - and at the moment I can do with all the happy moments I can get

Sleep well sweetheart...

Zoe

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Can you add to the special interest threads @Zoe7 ..... like feel good moments (images that make you smile that you think others will like) .... I love cats, but you love Toby, so maybe finding dog antics will help to keep you distracted ?

Or there is the art thread. I look up things like fancy biscuits and cupcakes to see how creative people can be. Or beautiful gardens, or handcrafts ..... or beautiful beaches and mountains .....

If you're not okay, I will stay with you till I fall asleep Hon .... tell me, okay ?

💜 💜 💚 💗 💕

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@Faith-and-Hope Physically I'll be fine - mentally I'm not

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This image reminds me of my mum .... she loved poppies .....

💚💕 @Zoe7

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Get some sleep @Faith-and-Hope I'll be ok

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Well, I'm still settling in, so you can keep me company for a little while yet .... 🤗💕

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As usual I just need to make it through until daylight @Faith-and-Hope - have GP app tomorrow but have nearly lost my voice so might need to write her notes - just another thing to add to the list hey!

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Maybe draw her some pictures instead @Zoe7 .... 😏

I thought these were gorgeous .....

@Zoe7 .... which ones are us ? 😊

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The poppies are gorgeous @Faith-and-Hope - waiting for the other image...

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Thought you'd like them .... 😊

Might have to paint those too ..... ❣️

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