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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 @Faith-and-Hope how did it go with S2 been thinking of you @Zoe7 hope you get a good sleep again tonight

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hello @Pepsimax, how are you today xx

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Thanks @Zoe7 ......

I don't need to know any details, whether S2 discussed it or not, and if so, what was discussed ..... I just didn't want any major fall-out that we couldn't cope with as a result.

The pdoc said that he was going to inform
S2 about my phone call, and presumably it's content, but it could have ended up being as simple as "did your mother tell you she rang me and did she tell you what she spoke to me about ?"

If S2 answered yes to that, the pdoc may have asked if he wanted to comment, and S2 said no ..... if I am not told at some stage, then I will never know, and that is okay .....

These are all the small bridges I need to cross, and some of them other family members will be crossing with me, others they won't, and I won't be crossing all of their bridges either ..... but it has to all be worked out somehow.

We have survived today ..... S2 and WH are both home with no sign of anything amiss, except WH asking how to flavour rice to add to his afternoon meal ...... ???? I suspect he has been directed to a dietician, but I can't be sure, and at this stage he is unlikely to tell me.

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Hi @Shaz51 I'm fine thanks how did you go at the specialist today been busy but resting now

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sending you hugs @Faith-and-Hope

what have you been doing @Pepsimax xx

I am ok , the kidney is stable which is good news xx

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I went out this morning to a launch of a booklet that I helped put together about family and domestic violence

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@Pepsimax I am hoping to get some sleep tonight again also - my head is abit full of 'things' atm but I will take my early evening meds soon and hopefully that will help a little. It is already getting dark here and that certainly doesn't help. You know exactly what I am talking about re the night times!!!

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Hi my sis @Shaz51

Glad to hear you had good news today re: kidney function

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Hi @Pepsimax .... 😊

Thanks for asking about me. I have posted a couple of times above, if you want to scroll back up ....

So far, so good, anyway.

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The positive thing so far today is that there hasn't been any (immediate) fallout - so whether it was discussed or not S2 is doing a great job in both 'handling' the session and WH at home - he must have his mother's insight and strength @Faith-and-Hope

As for the bridges - we'll just knock a few down and build some temporary ones in places if we have to - and walk them with you Hon

The hardest thing for you right now would be not only the uncertainty but the 'not knowing' as that could be bubbling away and about to 'explode' - that is so very hard for you to be in the middle of. I do know that as this all continues to unfold there are going to be some really difficult times ahead for you - and there will also most likely be times that you feel like you are 'losing the battle' - that is natural and inevitable. I know how strong and resilient you are but I also know that each of us needs a little extra support at times - so when this time comes - do not hesitate in asking for it. I have a feeling that every single member here will rally to be by your side - shining a light when you cannot see and sheltering you from the rain as it falls.

Love ya Hon...

Zoe

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