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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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@Zoe7 Any plans for the week end

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I really want to see my dad on Sunday but the forecast here is cold and wet so I may not be able to. I definitely cannot afford to get sick again and it seems as though any cold air sets off my asthma and my immune system is so low that I cant fight off any infections etc. I also wouldn't be able to drive that far so would have to go with my sister @Ant7 I hope I can go but I have to be reallistic and protect my health first.

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@Zoe7 You have to look after your self that is your NO1 I am sure your dad would understand

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I already missed his birthday this year because I was so unwell - I really don't want to miss Father's day as well but I know he would understand if I can't make it. My mother would be another story. She just doesn't think sometimes before she speaks @Ant7

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@Zoe7 I have a strained relationship with my family. My mum is like yours I think

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Mine definitely loves me but she doesn't understand 'space' and generally doesn't listen. Our relationship has been strained since I was a child - I was very close to my grandmother though @Ant7

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@Zoe7 I think I am the Black sheep of the family here we all love each other although I dont think any of us like each other

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Sorry @Ant7 have to go - just got a little dizzy and fell into the wall (probably got up too quick) - I'll be ok need to lie down now. Catch ya later

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@Zoe7 Ok take care of yourself

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@Zoe7 please take care precious butterfly. Don't crush those fragile wings too much. Get some rest my angel. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
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