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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 you are never far away in my mind also - actually helps me keep going most days 💗
@Former-Member my wings are too damaged at the moment and I fear won't be able to be fixed 🙁
@Former-Member @Former-Member @Former-Member and all those wonderful people who have sent well wishes (so sorry- really not able to think we'll atm) thankyou all for thinking of me - it does mean a lot even when I am unable to respond. Just wanted to let you all know I am hearing you but not in a good place - can't even communicate how I am feeling - broken and exhausted probably best covers it.
Take care everyone...
Zoe ❤💙💚💛💜

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💐🦋🌷💕🐠💚🐬🍄💜🐙🌹🌱 .... @Zoe7

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{Wanders into TOR and sees @Zoe7 all snuggled up in her corner, too overwhelmed and exhausted to want to speak to anyone. Hangs sign on wall above @Zoe7's head and wanders out again}.

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@Zoe7 💜

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here with you still @Zoe7 hugs

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Struggling with feeling sleepy enough to go to sleep tonight @Zoe7 and it made me think of you and wonder how you're going (not phrased as a question because I know you're struggling to communicate and respond at the moment).

My kittens have just joined me in bed, one who is rolling around all over me demanding scratches. This one is very agile and sleek and so rolling around is kind of catrobatics. The other one, who is a serious boofhead just plonked down with a long ugly ratty toy donkey that is a dog's squeaker toy. I don't think this cat really knows what to make of or do with donkey, but it still gets carried around everywhere. They're keeping me company tonight, like I hope Toby is doing for you 💗

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Here too @Zoe7 .... 🤗💐💕

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Dec came into TOR complaining about computers and all the stuff that goes with them

Enough - enough - there are people I want to connect with this evening but I need to have a snack and go to bed I think

Thinking about my friends here

Dec

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Update for everyone...

Saw my GP yesterday - she has called the psychiatrist (and faxed a request also) for her to see me ASAP. I have an appointment tomorrow morning. At this stage I don't know how I am going to pay for it - bank account completely empty and credit card limit reached! Insurance money hasn't gone in so waiting to see what will happen tomorrow.

My throat is still very sore - another throat infection - have meds but only first day so haven't started working yet. Still exhausted but did sleep last night - fell asleep as soon as I took night meds (early) and slept until about 4am. I am still finding EVERYTHING hard - still exhausted although I finally slept last night, still can't do anything - even simple things are too much of an effort, still can't see ahead to the next day, still don't want to be here, still just holding on!

I have fallen so far back into the darkness I can't even see where I have been.

No responses needed here - just wanted to fill everyone in...

Take care everyone...

Zoe

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