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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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Hello @Faith-and-Hope, @Zoe7, @CheerBear, @Former-Member, @Eden1919, @Former-Member, @Sans911

how is everyone today xoxo, having trouble with my computer , keeps cutting out all the time -- arrgggg

sending you all hugs

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@Zoe7. Thank you. The meditation room is stunning. Looks so blissful. Please, everyone, use this corner of TOR anytime I'm not sitting there.

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Am I on the same plane as you @Zoe7?
I'm not even on the same planet!!!!!
Have a look at my hospital thread - if you need a giggle this morning.

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You better be on the same plane as me @utopia lol - we've had enough time apart lately

I will get to your hospital thread soon too - it better be good because I need a laugh.

I did eventually get to sleep - was quite sick for a while (passed out again - but this time I was on the couch so no danger). Slept for nearly 7 hours but did have a nightmare and wasn't really sure where I was for a few seconds - so a bit 'on edge' this morning.

@Shaz51 I have seen your hellos and I feel really bad that I haven't acknowledged them all - but I do really, really appreciate the support - and you my sister

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@Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @CheerBear @Former-Member @Eden1919

Thankyou so much for keeping me company and distracting me last night - I was not doing very well and was sure that it was going to be a long, hard night. You all helped to lift me up enough to be able to get to sleep (after the little 'hiccup' with the meds making me sick). That is now two nights in a row that I have had some decent sleep. Even though I still had a nightmare this morning I had already had nearly 7 hours sleep so I feel a little more able to deal with the consequences today so far.

All your support not only means so much to me but it really does help me when I can feel that I am falling further down into the darkness.

Thankyou doesn't seem enough for all of you...

Zoe

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no need to feel bad my sister @Zoe7 ,

I will come and have a look @utopia xx

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I know there is no need but I do @Shaz51 my sister - I think about you often and love, love, love seeing your little bird avatar pop up

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sorry sister , that I was not around @Zoe7 but i was still thinking of you

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No need to be sorry @Shaz51 - there were lots of people around - but you are still on the plane and coming to the Maldives with us - we need our beautiful sister with us to make it a truly awesome retreat

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Hi @utopia

That medication you are on sound like fun - I think I have had some of the same or something similar when I had an epidural for knee surgery - wow - what fun that was - I thought I would enjoy myself because it wasn't going to happen again - unlikely to - the knee surgery went fine.

You need this break on planet X though - what part of the galaxy are you in and btw - are you a Trekky - to enjoy this outer-space zone.

And @Zoe7

It sounds like pretty hard stuff but you have had some good sleep - sleep is good - I highly recommend it

I hope things get easier for you if you are sleeping better - that it continues - and I am thinking of you

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