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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 I decided to have a break earlier today because I was getting tired - turned on the tv to just chill out and relax for a while and was triggered instantly before I even had time to sit back down. I then went into complete 'melt-down' mode and it really has taken me all afternoon to feel even a little 'normal' again. I should have just stayed party planning

The problem is I am so weak from all the illness that the 'issues' become both physically and mentally draining and I don't have the energy to fight either - and I don't have the energy (or mindset) to be able to look after myself when I am in that state. Luckily today I was able to jump on chat and Lunar was there - she helped me calm down enough to be about to lay down and sleep for a little while (that was not easy either but I was so physically and mentally drained that if I hadn't slept I don't know where I'd be now).

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I understand @Zoe7 ..... you are doing so well with it .... more than you know.

I know you tell me that too with my never-ending story, but the physical toll of your situation is so debilitating and you have to work so hard to get through. I am really , really proud of you .... I probably don't tell you often enough .... 💜💜💜

I have to constantly remind myself that if I let my emotional guard down I will suffer worse physically than just the Metabolic Syndrome that I live with ... not that our situations are at all comparable.

I would dearly love to show you my painting. I think I am nearing half-way.

My last painting wasn't amongst the finalists of the competition I entered, I found out today ... but looking at what was accepted, I am more than happy with the piece I painted. It belongs among them, as I am sure hundreds of others do too ..... I wouldn't want to be the judges, and the criteria is likely to be Mind-blowing when you consider all the possible forms that are included.

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I was only thinking today about your competition piece @Faith-and-Hope - FC strikes again. I have no doubt it was amazing and I do wish I could see the one you are doing now - and I do know you wish you could show me - but we can both be happy in the knowledge that you do want me to see it and that means just as much as actually seeing it - if you know what I mean

Our situations may not be comparable but one is not any better or worse than the other - we both have to find a way to get through each day the best we can - some days are tougher than others and some days are even worse lol

Your support and friendship means more than you will ever know - you really do shine a light for me when I can't see it myself - just by being YOU - no-one could want for or ask anymore of a friend than that Hon and I love you dearly for it

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If it helps you @Zoe7, then I am so glad ....

My situation is lonely in its emotional isolation, and my forum friendships help me to stay positive, and feel valued. I couldn't ask for more than that ... I appreciate you so much, and wish I could come and visit with you irl .....

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The footpath is still open for all my spare room 'stuff' @Faith-and-Hope lol

That means the world to me Hon - and I too would love if that was possible

...and not just because I appreciate you so much also but to be able to give you some respite from 'your life' and the loneliness. I know how lonely you can feel even in a crowded room - it is not a nice place to be!

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Hugs n hugs @Zoe7 .... 🤗💜💐💕🌷

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Sending you lots of hugs my sister @Zoe7

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Thanks @Shaz51

I am going to have to say goodnight for now everyone. I am exhausted and not feeling well. This afternoon has finally caught up with me and I need to be on my own to get through this for the time being.

Love and hugs to everyone

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Goodnight @Zoe7 .... 😴💕

Sending you some beautiful stars to watch over you ....

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I am about to go to bed, but I thought I'd just swing by and see how you are travelling @Zoe7. Having read through the last few posts, I just want to say how much I super super SUPER value having both you and @Faith-and-Hope in Forum Land. I am so very VERY grateful that I found Forum Land and I am so very glad you are both here. Thank you for caring so much about one sometimes-quite-prickly little turtle. I know I am not always the easiest turtle to show care towards, and I super appreciate the fact that you do care. Super big thank you. Night.

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