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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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I am glad you went out and did something nice for you @Faith-and-Hope . I have settled today after talking to the psychologist at hospital, they said my treating psych is aware of what has been happening and that we will plan an admission into hospital because she is going on leave - you would think that would make me more anxious but it actually made me feel better because I had been heard and will get my Dr of choice when I go back into hospital.

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I am glad to hear it @oceangirl .... I was worried for you and that has made me feel more at ease as well.

I need to head off to sleep now. Are you going to be okay ? Kobe is on tonight moderating if you would like to chat for longer .....

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Thank you @Faith-and-Hope. You have such a wonderful and gentle spirit. I feel safe just knowing you are here. I will be okay, thanks for letting me know who is on tonight. Talk some more soon ❤️

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Sleep well @oceangirl ..... 😴💕

Always lovely to catch up with you .... 💜💐

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Hey @oceangirl

KobeCat here, Just checking in and letting you know I am around till 7am. How has the first day of Spring been for you? Do you have any plans for the weekend?

Kobe

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@Zoe7 the Eels won 😊

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Morning @Faith-and-Hope @Ant7 @Sans911

I am still a little 'light headed' this morning, very tired and my stomach is not great but I am doing ok otherwise. Hope you are all well

@Faith-and-Hope I followed along a bit at FF last night but really didn't have the energy to keep up. I suppose a little bit is better than nothing though - so I will count it as a win!

@Ant7 I am definitely the black sheep in our family too. We also love each other but don't necessarily like each other. My sister can tend to be very opinionated and I often think she feels 'superior' to everyone else. I do however also think this is her way of coping. I am have gotten a lot better over the last 6 months or so at letting her know when she is over-stepping the mark or I do not agree with her. I used to just sit and take it or listen to her 'tell' me what I already knew. Now I will pull her up when she is 'going on' about something or I don't agree with her. It is still 'a work in progress' for me though!!

@Sans911 you are the sweetest little puddy tat with the most lovely words for this little flutterby - thankyou so much for you care and concern

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@Ant7 seems like we were posting at the same time - that is kinda cool really

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@Faith-and-Hope ...in keeping with our theme from yesterday...just for you Hon

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🤗💕 ..... Thanks @Zoe7

Hi everyone ..... 👋

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