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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 @Pepsimax

Hiya my sister @Shaz51

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how are you my sister @Zoe7 xx

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I am still tired my sister but a little more 'awake' than I have been @Shaz51. I haven't fallen asleep during the day today. I did have to go out to get my meds from the chemist so I left that until after I took my midday meds - I think that helped as that is when I usually can't keep my eyes open - and of course I took Toby with me so that helped me stay more awake and alert too.

I still have a sore throat and am achey but my sniffles seem to have nearly gone.

How are you doing sister?

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hope you feel even better tomorrow my sister @Zoe7

we worked this morning , but so tired at lunch so i had 2 hours sleep and mr shaz had a 4 hours sleep

going back to the doctor on wednesday , think i have sinus , and then the kidney specialist on thursday

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Hi again @Zoe7 @CheerBear @Shaz51 wish I felt positive I have had dinner and drunk enough so what's wrong with me

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Hi @Pepsimax .... 💕

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I have moved my reply here @utopia as I feel it is a better thread for what I am about to say...

@utopia I am going to tell you something here and then log off - probably for the rest of the night - so if anyone is wondering why I am not responding then you will know (and for @Faith-and-Hope and everyone else).

As soon as I read your second last sentence (on My Hospital Stay thread) I wanted to run - literally run - from the computer, my feelings, life. Before I say this I want you to know that you could not have foreseen that something so simple as a theme song from a tv show would affect anyone - and I don't want you feeling bad about this in any way - this is all ME.

When I got home after the very first time those two boys assaulted me when I was 9 - that show was on. It is one of the memories that I have always had - right throughout my life - I remember so clearly curling up on the chair by the heater on a cold Sunday afternoon and fixating on the tv screen - with Grizzly Adams on.

Right now I am not doing well at all and I need to leave and try to get through this. I don't want to say anymore or interact with anyone for now - I need to be on my own. I will be safe - just need to be alone and try to let these waves crash over me. This is a very hard one to deal with...

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💜 💜 💜 @Zie7 .....

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Glad to hear/read that you've been getting a bit of sleep with the meds and the cold/flu stuff is starting to clear up @Zoe7.

Take care tonight dealing with the trigger, and reach out for help if you need it.

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So proud of you that you articulated the problem before taking time out @Zoe7 ..... and that you have made the commitment to stay safe.

Here when you need us .......

Sending you hugs n hugs n hugs n hugs Sweetheart .......

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