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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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Hi @Zoe7👋

thank you for thinking of me and the lovely picture yesterday 💜. I hope you are hanging in and the meds are helping you get some rest.

I've had a busy week. I have a new GP as my old one is on maternity leave. She's nice but we didn't click this time. It made it frustrating and I hate change. I started DBT which is a group thing and that was stressful but I survived. My mood is ok today which helps.

I just read your latest post. I'll be around for a bit tonight. I hope your meds kick in again. It's great that you slept.

Hetes some beautiful roses to brighten your day. 💜🤗💐

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@utopia SI hasn't gone away - it just isn't as prominent and all consuming in my thoughts as it has been - so I suppose that is a little progress (for now anyway).

I wish I could have the same night issues as you - it would be literally life changing if I was not awake much at night.

I do know you are always thinking of me - as I am you my beautiful cocky friend

@Former-Member I do know you have not been going so well either lately - so not being around much I hope means that you have been looking after yourself first and foremost. How are you travelling now?

@Sans911 thankyou for the support

@Former-Member a busy weekfor you and some 'new experiences'. That would place some extra stress on you and it seems like you have handled it pretty well - wtg Teej ...and just so you know - I am always thinking of you and hoping you are doing ok

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@utopia @Former-Member @Former-Member

It has gotten really windy here tonight and you all now that is one of my main triggers. It hasn't been windy here for weeks - it isn't making it easy to stay calm - even with the meds. The meds aren't working yet - I really wish thwy would kick in soon before my anxiety rises too much higher and my thoughts and flashbacks become too much to be able to sleep at all.

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kind of @Zoe7 - still here reading lots, or most posts but brain cant seem to be helpful in responding apart from a few safe spots 🙂 it does help to distract and pass the night away just reading a bit
thank you

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Guess we'd better plan a fantasy trip away @Zoe7 and help you to distract and take your mind off it. I have a feeling @Faith-and-Hope isn't far away tonight though 😄

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Hugs - can you put on some music or a movie to distract/drown out some of the noise?

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@Zoe7 ..... so thrilled you got that much sleep ..... ❣️

Its all part of the healing, so even if it's up and down for a while yet, hopefully over all it's still an upward projectory .....

Hugs n hugs ..... 💗💕🌷💜

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That night was still the craziest I've had on the forum @Zoe7. Do you remember it?

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I have been sticking very closely 'to home' myself and not venturing too far into other threads @Former-Member I do read posts by people I am 'closest to' but have also found it difficult to reposnd. I do still feel a little 'lost' and uncomfortable on the forum - unless I stick to where I feel safe - which is pretty much this thread and one or two others. That often means that I want to respond to other members but am reluctant to 'visit' their threads and post anything.

I am stuck between the wind and not being able to cope with any noise - so tv ison but sound turned down.

@Former-Member oh our fantasy island - that was a crazy night - I am not sure what was more fun - our holiday plans or trying to stay ahead of @Faith-and-Hope - both were pretty awesome. Where did we leave our seaplane in the end - was it Fiji?

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i remember reading that thread 🙂 where would we go now?
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