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

Poor Cat (my cat @Former-Member lol) was locked outside in the cold last night - I had no idea. I can't even remember closing the door! I literally crawled to bed - too many meds and too sick to care. I should have just stayed on the couch Lucky it wasn't the coldest night we have had and I was awake around 4am. I did get a shock when I opened the door for Toby to go out and she came in - poor little darling - I don't even remember her going outside last night or whether I put Toby on the bed!!!!

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Oh no poor Cat!! I'm glad it wasnt the coldest night and that she came in at 4 when you woke up! It sounds like you needed the rest, so understadnable that you cant remember putting her out.

Isnt it funny how we have moved to having our fur babies sleep inside...ages ago no one would have blinked an eye at pets sleeping outside and these days its the complete opposite. I dont know what my fur babies would do if they had to sleep outside

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Cats are so resourceful @Zoe7 .... Cat will have found somewhere to cozy herself down for the night in a nook or cranny somewhere .... not like a dog who would have stayed steadfast in front of the door .... lol .... but also barking and whining for attention. Cats leap about it snow ..... they can stay warm enough ....

I am glad you managed some sleep .... ❣️

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It's not that I can't remember putting her out @Former-Member I can't even remember opening or closing the door at all last night. Infact I can't remember much about last night other than having to go back to the chemist twice because I didn't have enough money to pay for everything. I am not even sure how I drove there!

@Faith-and-Hope I was so sick last night that I could have slept standing up (but I couldn't stand up!) This is really getting to me - I can't do anything. So over it!

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Hugs n hugs Hon ..... just take it hour by hour on days like this .....

Sitting with you .... actually I'm in the cafe doing a crossword. I have the time to walk, but it's really cold, and I'm not feeling energetic enough. Yesterday was a detox day and it's left me feeling okay, but not strong today. Don't have to be home to get S2 up for class for another half an hour, so I've got another 10mins or so here.

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@Zoe7. This bug has a hold on you at the moment. Lots of warming drinks and soft soft tissues. Mums cold went straight to her chest 3 weeks ago. Still on antibiotics and still coughing. It's a stubborn cold.
Sending you hugs and hope you and Toby and Cat are staying warm. ♥♥♥

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@Zoe7 🦋💕

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BE WELL SOON @Zoe7.

Thinking of you 💜💕

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

Thanks everyone but sorry I can't be here atm - don't have the energy

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