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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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Love and hugs @Zoe7. ♥♥♥

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@Zoe7 don't know what else to say. 🌷🌿

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How are you doing today @Zoe7 thinking of you😀🌴🌺🌈💛🎨

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@Pepsimax Thanks for thinking of me Much the same as I have been every day lately.

Had my usual GP appointment this afternoon - told her exactly how it's been - which she already knew!!!

Told her that I am constantly thinking about my 'life' but not likely to act on anything at the moment - just trying to get through each day!

Have to have meds for my nose and throat again - can only breath through my mouth again so that is not helping my throat and voice. I'm now up to 17 meds per day plus a nasal spray and 2 puffers (morning and night plus one if needed through the day) - that doesn't even include painkillers when I get severe headaches. My whole day seems to revolve around what meds to take and when - and some relief from the pain and sickness for short periods of time.

My psychiatrist is away for a couple of weeks so it is regular GP visits and constant monitoring of my mood and physical symptoms. Don't know how much longer I can go feeling like this - on top of all the mental pain - I am beyond worn out!

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Do a crossword with me @Zoe7 ?

One question a day unless you want more .....

Deal ?

💜

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I can't make any promises @Faith-and-Hope but I'll try

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Sorry @Zoe7 .... I got caught up 🎶Painting 🎶 for a while ..... back now ....

Okay .... here's our crossword ....

Wanna give Across or Down a go ?

If you tell me an answer I will type it in ... it only allows correct answers by showing incorrect letters in red.

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Don't be sorry Hon - so glad you are painting @Faith-and-Hope I spent a little time writing some of how I am feeling - now I'll try to do the crossword with you (when it is up) and see how I go. I can't promise I'll be able to stay to finish it - not feeling good and really want to sleep!

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I can't do either @Faith-and-Hope - maybe you should start

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First letter is G @Zoe7 .... I gave us a clue cos I couldn't work it out either .... lol ....

I typed in the letters of the alphabet until it showed the correct one.

Can you work it out now ?

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