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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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@Faith-and-Hope @utopia @Former-Member @Former-Member

My difficulty breathing has been a massive trigger over the last couple of days. Everytime I try to breathe deeply and can't I feel like I am suffocating. This is messing with my head and setting off other physical reactions. I am so tired of being unwell and the increased mental and physical effects it is having on me. It is really wearing me down at the moment and I can see myself going 'backwards'. I am starting to not even care again. I just want to sleep it all away but the flashbacks, nightmares, pain and difficulty breathing won't allow me to do that. I am struggling today and not coping at all well with 'everything'.

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Hi @Zoe7 .... 💐💕

Can you call your gp and psychologist and let them know where you are at before it does get any worse ? Maybe you can have nebulisers or something to help .... ?

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That sounds super tough @Zoe7. I can't imagine how hard it must be being physically unwell on top of having a puddled brain. I super hope your GP is able to help you out. If you feel yourself super sinking, you know I'm always here to give you a push, right?

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Hi @Zoe7,

I cant imagine how tough that would be! It sounds like you have a chest infection or something simialr...what has the doctor said? I know you have been battling this for a while now, hopefully there is something they can do that will work!

Calling you GP and psych to let them know where things are at sounds like a good idea @Faith-and-Hope.

I can hear that the mental and physical strain this is putting on you is wearing you down and not being able to sleep would be making it incredibly hard for you. We are around today if you feel you want to chat about this

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I'm here for you too @Zoe7 thinking of you

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@Faith-and-Hope @Phoenix_Rising @Former-Member @Pepsimax seeing my GP this afternoon - I was going to cancel my appointment because it is later when it is colder but the antibiotics and 'puffer' don't seem to be making any difference. This is my 3rd course of antibiotics and we can't seem to get rid of it completely - then it comes back and I feel worse. I have a lung function test in a few weeks - my GP wanted to wait for the antibiotics and 'puffer' to work first before I had that done.

@Former-Member maybe it would be a good idea to have a 'chat' about what is happening - who is available atm?

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Hello @Zoe7

That sounds horrible, I remember how tough it was for my mum when she had whooping cough, broncitis and gastro at the same time, it lasted for ages and she could barely talk breathe or eat, very scary.

Like everyone else said getting everything checked again at the GP before it gets any worse, surely there is something they can give you to help you breathe?

I also know that you really need to rest at the moment because you are most likely exhausted from your immune system fighting the sickness (on top of your mental health) sending you lots of healing and hope that Toby is giving you warmth Elsie sends you a cuddle too 🙂

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@Zoe7 I don't know what to suggest but going to your gp is a good idea thinking of you still xxx

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It's already been said by others @Zoe7.
I'm glad you are going to your gp today. A humidifier might be helpful. It really does sound like it's a case of rest and letting the bug run its course.
This isn't easy at the best of times. But when battling recovery from a MI, it makes it so much harder.
I'm here for you. You don't need to be alone.
Sending a healing hug. ♥♡

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I hope you feel better soon @Zoe7

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