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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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It went okay @Zoe7 ..... but it centred around S2, which is appropriate. The family counsellor referred to the pdoc and said that he wanted the "troubled family dynamic" taken into the couples counselling rather than family counselling, which is not what he said originally ..... but I am guessing this is a changed direction with new information on board ..... and it is taking us back through our family doctor in the process.

I am not questioning, just following the path as it emerges in front of my feet and trying to stay distracted .... the thought of couples counselling has me totally freaked, because I can't mention the e.d. there either.

If the couples counselling does come up, I can at least raise the ocpd because it's already out on the table, and in the process of that perhaps get across the fact that I am reeling from emotional abuse.

Have to just take the baby steps at the time and try not to overthink it between now and then.

The family counsellor did support more of my parenting methods today ..... yay 🎉

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I can imagine that couples counselling has you freaked out - wow - that wasn't expected @Faith-and-Hope. I know you will definitely have to watch what you say and how you proceed with this so as not to further inflame the situation with WH. This is a tough one Hon but as you say it may give you the opportunity to get out in the open the emotional abuse you have been suffering - whether WH will listen or take any of that onboard is then up to the counsellor to help you work through (and your own therapist I would think as well). Whatever the outcome of the couples counselling I know you will be given all the support you need here - I have said it before and will say it again - everyone would drop everything they are doing to support you if you needed it - you are that special and that important to so many people @Faith-and-Hope. And of course you know I will be with you every step of the way...

Me thinks another little present is in order for tonight...

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Thank you @Zoe7 .... with happy tears .....

I think I would like to paint that image .... ❣️

i am still painting outside ..... well ... have just stopped .....

Ordered in pizza for dinner tonight - too much going on with piano lessons and D3 not well ... but mine is yucky .... 😝 .... thought I would try something different ..... my bad .... lol .....

Hugs 💚

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It is a nice picture @Faith-and-Hope I think I would like to paint it too but change the colours to my favourites

What kind of pizza did you have? - I never change what I get but certainly can't eat pizza atm

Today's present coming up Hon ...hope today is better for you

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Morning @Zoe7 how did you sleep didn't see you late so hope that you were asleep take care 🌈🌴💗💜

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Morning my wonderful @Pepsimax I did get some sleep last night - thankfully because I really needed it! Not feeling as bad this morning but still need to take it easy and not think I can do things as that is when I come crashing down quickly. I hope you are doing ok and today is a good day for you.

Zoe

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I'm so pleased you got some sleep yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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It wasn't alot but it was enough for now @Pepsimax

Do you have any plans for today - or is it just a 'take it as it comes and see what happens' kinda day?

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@Zoe7 I'm going on the boat with Dad today and staying out over night will be great just Dad and me

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That really sounds like an awesome day (and night planned) @Pepsimax Stay safe and enjoy the time with your Dad

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