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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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I'm umm I don't k ow. Bluffingbmy way I brought but reality - haven't washed my hair for 2weeks, showered for days, opened the curtains today, not hungry, sleeping the days away. But hope to get to my shop shift tomorrow. My only frequent visitor wanted to visit tomorrow but I put her off, lied, she's full on and critical, I'm just too tired to fake it. Want to do stupid things so someone will see I need help, but so far stop myself. Its just how it is, nobody really notices re live alone, so its not relevant. But I'm working on self compassion. Will get there thanks, both of us 🌷🌿

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@Former-Member - Deut 31:8 ..... 💐💕

@Zoe7 ..... 💚💐💕💜🌷🌿❣️
I dozed off for a while, and might again soon. Big day tomorrow so I need to try to sleep, but just dropping off some love to you two .....

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@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member

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@Zoe7 morning how are you today reading your posts don't respond much thinking of you

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Morning @Pepsimax I'm ok. My throat is still really sore and I'm tired - but that is usual. I did get some sleep and no nightmares last night so that is great. I have to 'put up with' the tiredness and lethargy whilst my body gets used to the meds - but I can deal with that if the flashbacks and nightmares reduce or even stop altogether.

How are you doing this morning? Any plans for today?

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@Zoe7 WOW NO NIGHTMARES AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Been getting ready to go out going to a launch of a booklet that i and others helped put together I'm speaking today

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Wow @Pepsimax speaking at the book launch - that is awesome. Sending you lots of positive vibes and all the goodluck I can - such a huge thing to do - WTG

Yes a night without nightmares is very rare. I am still quite unwell - sore throat, nausea and lethargy but feel a little more able to deal with it because I have had some sleep. We might be starting to win the battle - only time will tell I suppose - but the signs are definitely more positive.

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Goodmorning @Former-Member

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@Zoe7 I go to an organization called WWILD women with intellectual and learning disabilities I have a learning disability the service is for people that have SA in their lives

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It seems like it is a really positive group for you to be part of @Pepsimax - probably confronting at times but worthwhile for you to be with others that understand. That is awesome

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