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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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well done @Faith-and-Hope
I hope your nail appointment is soothing somewhat...
Did s2 give you any idea of what he was feeling or would respond with about wh to the pdoc?

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No. He was still half asleep, but it registered with him. I couldn't expect him to offer more in that state, and he is under enough pressure for answers from both WH and the pdoc that he needs privacy in his own headspace more than anything else ......

I expect he has a cross between trepidation and relief going on, but he is also very bright, so if he simply answers questions honestly as they are out to him, and treads water, all of the rest should just unpack itself around him ......

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Yea @Faith-and-Hope step one navigated successfully now it's a wait and see game - everything still crossed here Hon

@Former-Member I am ok apart from the usual lol It is nearly my 'nap' time - the meds are making me so tired during the day but I am getting some sleep at night. It may take several weeks again for me to get used to them - as the dosages are going to be gradually increased over the next few weeks. If it helps with the flashbacks and nightmares then it is a major win and I can deal with the nausea and lethargy better.

How are you doing lj?

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Takes after his mother then @Faith-and-Hope

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Just popped past TOR to catch up on my way out.

No nightmares @Zoe7 and being part of something like that @Pepsimax - great, positive things 😊

Hi @Faith-and-Hope, @Former-Member and all others here 👋☺

Lovely to see this beautiful space busy like this. Hope you are all going ok and today is kind to you 💗

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Yes...The power of sleep is amazing!

Great to here you are flying about, spreading those wings when you can

I'm good thank you, dreaming of avocado on toast for my lunch, mmmm!

Happy floating @Zoe7

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I'm struggling a lot but will get there @Zoe7

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Here for you if you want to talk @Former-Member - If not know I am thinking of you and sitting with you

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Thank you zoe7 everything is just overwhelmingly complicated at the moment and no where to turn for help because of how complicated everything is

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I actually can't even imagine how complicated things are for you @Former-Member Knowing the bits and pieces that I do know all I can do is let you know that I am here and I can listen - and I can hope for you that things can get easier and much better. Walking with you lj

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