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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 Thankyou for this morning. It didn't feel like it at the time but I think it may have helped a little

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Oh I am so glad

That is the sweetest little cactus friend 🙂

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Hi Zoe7, good to see you communicating, worry when youre quiet. Your situation does sound complicated, theres a way fwd, keep looking. Hang in there. Get through winter, one day at a time. Hope I don't annoy you. Still need to get spray paint onto drawers, keep getting sidetracked. Won't be long though. Hope your night isn't too hard. 💜

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I certainly am not in a good place when 'I am quiet' @Former-Member Yes my 'situation' is complicated - and most of it I couldn't write here even if I could actually 'write it' myself. You certainly don't annoy me but I am still waiting for some photos of a finished chest of drawers project - glad I didn't hold my breath lol

I do understand getting side-tracked though - my MH and physical health has had me being more de-railed lately than side-tracked - presently I am so de-railed that I can't even see the tracks anymore. Not really sure what that means for me at the moment - maybe I'll stay lost and maybe I'll find my way back - don't know!

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Phew, glad ya not upset with me. Its easy to accidentally hurt people when nerves are frayed. Thanks for saying. We can be sidetracked / derailed together. What does any of it really matter anyway? Accept maybe 'QUALITY OF LIFE' whatever the # that means.

Maybe work out what matters most to us and try do a little bit of that every day. Just a thought.

I'm in physical pain tonight - overdid lifting today, it will pass.

You try have a fair night, hugz 💜🌷🌿

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@Former-Member I'm party planning with Cheerbear so my night has gotten a little better - so far!

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Hi @Zoe7 🙂

Just wanted to pop in and say hi, nice to see floating around.Thinking of you.

This gave me a giggle, how are Toby and Cat today?

Pebbles

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That is really cute @Former-Member I was actually just about to jump on chat so I'll get back to you!

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Sorry everyone - had a bit of a meltdown earlier I finally managed to rest/sleep after 'talking' to @Former-Member (she managed to calm me down enough to be able to close my eyes for a little while). I'll catch up with everyone as I can - but first is Mohill's party prep - then it will be a see-how-I-go kind of evening!

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Keep taking care of you @Zoe7 ..... we love the parties you are organising, but happy to let you pace yourself with it all ....

💜🦋💕

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