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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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Nothing more I can do for my friend at the moment @Zoe7 ..... support services are involved ...... so I am holding her in the light and praying over her ......

I hope some of the beautiful dynamic of the artwork you are going to see is calming and healing for you Hon. I look forward to hearing all about it.

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That is horrible @Faith-and-Hope I hope she will be ok. Thinking of you and your friend and sending you both my love and strength 💜🏵🌹☕😙

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Thank you @Zoe7 ...... 😔💜💕

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HI @Faith-and-Hope and @Zoe7

You both have beautiful avatars - I have to look twice to make sure which is which - they are both in my favourite colours as well

It seems both of you are having a rough time - I am glad you got a new IPAD Faith - when I am without my computer I feel quite strange - not all that good actually - and your daughters both having a melt-down - things must be tense at your house - so yes - the coffee shop and the crossword - what a great idea

I like a hard Sudoku puzzle for moments when I have to calm myself down to the basics of filling in the right numbers in the right squares - so yes - I had not thought before but that is good therapy

And Zoe - I hope you get to the art show with your Mum and that with taking it easy and resting and being able to leave when you are ready you can enjoy your day - going out is good therapy even if we are knocked out afterwards

I have you both in mind

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Thanks @Owlunar .... 💕

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Thanks @Owlunar

@Faith-and-Hope and @Owlunar have finally returned home - am exhausted.

There were some really nice works at the exhibition - my sister has already told me what she wants painted next - I told her it will be a while as I can't hold the paintbrush for long without my arms giving way atm.

@Faith-and-Hope I took some photos of the river for you but I'll have to post them later - still on my phone and phone is charging.

I think it is quite likely that I will fall asleep soon - it was too much. I am very tired, aching everywhere and my throat is sore again - so rest, rest and more rest is on the cards for the remainder of today, and I would say tomorrow as well.

Has there been any news about your friend @Faith-and-Hope? and ...How are you doing Hon?

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I am glad you managed to get some joy out of it @Zoe7 ..... and I look forward to the photos of the river .....

There is something so inspiring about imeraing ourselves in art. Your sister obviously appreciates how well you paint ..... as she should !! I know I am going to knock a few in-law eyebrows off with this one I am doing now. D1 wants it, but I told her this one is for me ...... she can have a print of it .....

No news of my friend yet ...... 😔💕

I was going to catch up with someone else who is just back from overseas this week, but
S2 is not moving from bed this morning, so we have missed our time slot ...... but she and her bf are going to swing past here instead ...... bless them ......

I am doing okay ..... a bit numbed out I think .... which is a coping mechanism.

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I am not surprised you are feeling a bit 'numbed out' @Faith-and-Hope - what a big day for you Hon. I can imagine how much pain you have taken on from others today and that you are coping with this the best way you can I wish I could take it away for you sweetheart - I really do!

It is so nice of your friend to come over because you can't go out - that really is very sweet - what a lovely friend you have

I really, really, really wish I could have a print of your painting too - but I do have an image in my mind and that will have to do I suppose!!!!

My sister told me today that her partner really liked the paintings I was doing (they were here to pick up their dog who stayed with me for a night a couple of weeks ago). She told him 'that's good because one is for us'. He was pretty happy with that.

When she told me what she would like I immediately thought of you as it includes deep pink roses - so without her knowing it there will be a little of you in that one also @Faith-and-Hope

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@Faith-and-Hope This photo is a bit distorted but it adds to the effect - I hope you love the colours...

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Waiting for the image to come through @Zoe7 ......

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