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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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Glad to hear D3 is out and about with a friend @Faith-and-Hope How is your painting coming along?

Hi @Shaz51 and @Pepsimax

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Had stopped painting for a couple of days @Zoe7 .... but only cos things got a bit too busy. D3 is really low in Vit D now too ..... which won't be helping her mood or immunity ..... but we're onto it now.

Had just picked up my paintbrush again now and have been called by D3 to pick her up ..... she's only 5mins away, so will be back to it again shortly.

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S2 is up and down @Shaz51 ..... 😔

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Sorry @Faith-and-Hope I haven't read how anyone has been going the last few days - been totally offline (in more ways than one). Been relying heavily on meds to get me through - not ideal I know but necessary the last couple of days. Can't see it changing much over the weekend - I just want to sleep - but with that comes the nightmares so the cycle continues. So if I 'disappear' don't worry about me - just trying to get through this. I will be thinking of you though Hon

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Thinking of you too @Zoe7 .... very much.

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@Zoe7 .... 💜🦋💕

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I miss chatting to you @Faith-and-Hope but I just don't have anything to offer at the moment.

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I am just starting to make my way around this new iPad. It has got a far more sophisticated art app on it - I splashed out to get one with a drawing stylus. I have been "fingerpainting" on my last one, but this will give me the ability to add a lot of detail.

Trouble with all new things though is that you have to take the time to learn how they work .... and I'm thinking ... groaaan ..... At least it's something that I don't need to be on top of right now. My tuck it into my sleeve for further down the line when I am seeking major distraction .....

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@Zoe7 .... 😄

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Sounds like you'll be able to take over Secret Party Planning for me then @Faith-and-Hope

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