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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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Sitting on your shoulder then @Faith-and-Hope...

What time is your appointment? - I'll make sure I am around before and after if you need to talk...

Will be thinking of you all day and hoping it goes as well as it can (under the circumstances)...

Sending you all my love and any strength I have for today Hon

Zoe

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Oh @Zoe7 ...... that butterfly is gorgeous ..... ❣️

I am putting it in my phone screen ❤️

I have about an hour till I have to leave for the apt. Spending it on self-care. Just met D1 for coffee .... 🤗

So glad you got some sleep last night, and yes, drowsy during the day is still resting which really helps recovery too.

Mega-hugs incoming ..... 🤗🤗🤗💜💐💕

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@zoe7, hope you're OK today, did you sleep? Try get some sun

@faith-and-hope, iI too am flabbagasted that WH is listening, accepting he just might be a little over the top. I bet your little heart was fluttering with excitement (thank you God) and to see him actually back off a bit, wow. I just wanna hug your S2 as well. This is good news. 💜💕

@utopia. You have good news too. I really hope they are good to you there and find some healing strategies for you.

I'm so excited to see such progress or breakthroughs. Gives us all hope. Thank you for posting 🌷🌿

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@Faith-and-Hope I thought you'd like the rainbow sparkley effect - and I did hope it would give you a little sparkle too

I'm going to stay logged on today (until I hear from you at least) so you know I am with you throughout

I think my next painting will be a version of that butterfly - I can put it close to the faith, hope, believe rocks - they should go very well together on my mantle piece

Every single ounce of energy, strength and belief that I have I am giving to you today - I do not underestimate how confronting and difficult this appointment may be for you (and WH) but I also know that whatever happens you are an amazingly strong and resilient woman and you will face it with your usual grace and dignity...

Here with you... and for you today... as I know everyone on the forum will also be...

Sending you huge bear hugs and all my love also...

Zoe

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@Former-Member waiting for the image - I am sure it will be beautiful and/or inspiring as usual

I did get some sleep but the meds took a long time to start to work. After a couple of hours I took another one and thst seemed to help. I didn't have a 'dreamless' sleep but the dreams were a little less confronting than they have been. I woke up a couple of times but managed to get back to sleep without feeling sick or too scared - so that is a small win!

I am really tired today still but that is to be expected. My anxiety is a little less this morning than it has been over the last few weeks but I am still really low and don't feel up to do anything. So a jammies day on the couch with some mindless (non-triggering) tv is on the cards for today. Toby has already taken up his usual position - next to me on the blanket and Cat is on her bed close to the heater. It is very cold here today so it may even be a 2 blanket day!!!!

What are you plans for today?

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Thank you @Zoe7 ....: 🤗💚💐💕

@Former-Member ..... 💜💕🌷🌿

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I am so glad you finished your painting @Faith-and-Hope - with all the fun and games of your life with WH and the collateral clutter

I am glad things are moving along - but I understand - WH doesn't want a disorder - so he just didn't hear that - life has strange twists and turns

And he is trying to sit back and let the kids make their decisions - that's a start - how about the other shoe?

I have to wonder that OCP is some kind of badge - but in WH's mind it is

Wow - trying to send more faith and hope along Faith - I so admire you

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Hi @Owlunar and @Former-Member How are you both doing today?

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Hi @Zoe7

You just read my mind!! I was just thinking about you and was a minute off writing you a post. Funny when that happens.

My day is okay so far. Not terribly exciting, just thinking of doing some cross stitching. My days are unfortunately usually shadowed by my daughter's issues - she sleeps most of the day and isn't handling life at all.

I did go and help our charity shop move to another premises on Tuesday and it felt good to be engaged and see special others again. That should be fully operational in August. So I am looking forward to that.

You sound a bit better. I was wondering how you have been going and have been thinking of you - just before I received your post 😊 Hope you manage to get a better night's sleep

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope

What a great breakthrough - your husband admitting in one scenario that he was too controlling. This is a promising start! Hope all goes well with your appt - will be thinking of you. And yes, I have discovered stickers 😚

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