My Mental Hospital Experience
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- Опубликовано: 6 ноя 2016
- What is it like being in a mental hospital? First, let me tell you how I got there. As I was nearing 20 years old, the extreme high and lows of bipolar disorder began to surface again, leading to a bipolar breakdown ( • A Bipolar Depression S... ) in my second semester of my sophomore year in college.
I was placed in a mental hospital days after the breakdown. Stripped of bra wires, cell phone, pant strings, hair bands and all belongings, I felt as though I was a criminal. My crime was having bipolar II disorder.
I was not allowed to have any contact with my family or friends for the first five days at the hospital. I felt like I was being punished for being sick. I was taken to group therapy sedated and scared. I was prepared to be greeted by monsters. To my surprise, I was greeted by angels. I immediately received a warm hug from a fellow patient, cradling me as I wept. I did not feel alone anymore.
From 7 am to 9 pm, my fellow comrades and I spent every minute together. We laughed, we cried and we shared stories of pain and hope. We ranged in age from 13 to 70 years old, from all different backgrounds. Some were rich. Some were poor. It did not matter, we were all equals the minute we stepped into that psychiatric hospital.
I was there for over two weeks before a team of medical professionals felt I could be released into the care of my mother and father. I left with a diagnosis of bipolar II and an unforgettable experience that changed my outlook on life.
Every person has a different experience in a mental hospital. My experience was good, based on the people I was surrounded by. However, this is not the situation for everyone.
Before my admission, the stigma of mental illness led me to believe that patients in mental hospitals were monsters. This is far from the truth. The monsters are the ones on the outside of the white walls who outcast those struggling with a mental health condition.
In the comments, I hope you'll share your thoughts and experiences about being in a mental hospital. They're valuable for everyone. And if you think this video is helpful, I hope you'll consider giving it a thumbs up. Thank you. Hannah
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I've been to a mental hospital 3 times (twice for being off my meds, never again) and each time I was there I've met people just like me. We had group therapy together. We encouraged each other. Some of us even watched movies together. We are not what society makes us out to be.
Brenton, thank you for sharing that. It's important to have a balanced view of what it's like inside a psychiatric hospital. A lot of the personal stories I've read are about bad experiences. I'm not denying that some people have bad experiences, I'm just saying it's not like that for everyone. Being in a mental hospital can be very helpful - especially when you need stabilization and a place to get it back together again. Hannah
@@virulent_acid6403 how are you doing? Have you looked into options to help yourself?
@@GeraltOfRivia99 yes took couple months to get myself on my feet again im doing way better than before
@@virulent_acid6403 what dose were you on? did you find anything help at all or was it a certain amount of months of healing that did it?
@@GeraltOfRivia99 oh pretty much stayed thinking positive and work on myself took a while but yeah
Thank you for shedding light on the “stigma” that others characterize as a monster, someone who needs help or just someone they’d otherwise avoid because they don’t understand.
I have High-Functioning Anxiety but was misdiagnosed and treated as if I had depression.
I spent 6 days in a hell on earth facility at an undisclosed location in Houston, TX (where I’m from).
My experience was absolute torture. They took my blood at “wake up” every morning at 4 am to see if I had somehow taken drugs overnight. I had an allergic reaction to a drug they administered upon my admittance that caused me to go into a full seizure on day 1, nearly killing me.
It’s been 5 years since that hell, but the experiences are still very much real to me.
When I was properly diagnosed a few months later, life changed for the better after learning how to manage my anxiety.
You’re very right though, the people I came across were people just like me, not monsters.
Thank you for your videos.
Daryl, I truly appreciate you sharing this part of your story. How unfortunate for you and I'm sorry you still live with the trauma of that today. On the other hand, I'm glad that you got the correct diagnosis and that your life is a lot better. If you don't mind, what's been most helpful in managing your anxiety? Thank you. Hannah
Can totally relate to every part of your story, especially what you said about feeling like you were being punished for being sick. My mental hospital experience was not much of a pleasant one either, and I always told my family "if you aren't depressed before going to one, you will be after!" Something I hope and wish will definitely change in the future. We need rainbows on the walls of those places! Lol! Thank you for sharing your story, being so candid, and helping to eliminate the stigma of mental illness. Much love!
Hi Brigitte. From people I've talked with, it seems like a common thing - feeling like you're being punished for being sick and being sent to a psychiatric hospital. I'm with you, it would help if they brightened things up a bit. But, you know what? I did find some nice, caring people who worked there and who were patients. That's what made it an overall positive experience for me. I appreciate you sharing part of your story. It's help others. Hannah
The one thing that shocked me every time is the amount of teenagers who are suffering from mental illness. It's one thing to talk about it and it is another to witness it.
Hi Hannah. I like your videos. I been in and out of hospitals for depression and other mental illnesses since I was 13 years old. While I never liked going in one myself. They have saved my life.
I think the last part of what you said is really important here. When you are on the verge of hurting yourself or hurting others, a psychiatric hospital is where you want to be and should be. I wasn't saying it's my "place of choice". Like you, it saved my life. Thanks for sharing that. Hannah
this is amazing, the most accurate and relatable video i've seen on this topic! thanks so much for sharing
Thank you, Amanda. What was your hospital experience like? -Hannah
My experience was terrible they were giving me meds i wasnt perscribed i had my new clothes stolen from me. I was never diagnosed with anything. I had another mental breakdown a couple days after getting out. It was a living hell and i pray to god to try to never be crazy again.
So true mine was horrible too..
What happened in there ?
Thank you, Hannah, for all your vids. They're wonderfully succinct and on point. I especially appreciate the fact that you emphasize people and relationships in so many of your descriptions/discussions.
I just recently spent 6 days in a mental hospital in upstate South Carolina I am so thankful for everyone there were so helpful although I was pretty agitated the first day but they gave me lithium and it seems to be helping emotional side of my bipolar 1 and my PTSD. I know that I will have episodes but I am going to try my best Thaxs for sharing your experience with us.
You come across in this video as very confident, strong and assertive woman. It shows you have come a long way since then and I wish you best in your journey of recovery.
thank you for this video. I'm a step parent of a child that has been trying to hard to keep happy and healthy and recently she started sinking. her dad and I are with her every step of the way fighting to help her with her journey. she is currently in a mental hospital. I wish her past would stay in the past and we can move forward but we need to help her heal from the things she has been through and channel her behaviors to a more positive out let.
Very true especially about meeting others all types of people you end up caring for so much. Those people in group really helped me.
This is so beautiful ❤️💕
I was in hospital just over two years ago now. It was a positive Experience for the most part. I'd go back for a mental vacation if needed be.
"A mental vacation"... Now that's a positive attitude! Thanks for sharing. Hannah
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Helps me too much is in love you can just like no idia
Great video! I just got out of the hospital yesterday. I had a positive experience. I actually kind of miss it.
I was in state's care when I was young. I was taken away from my adopted family and biological mother.
I was very sick. Was rebellious and reckless. Never thinking before doing.
I was diagnosed with bipolar at 16 years old. I continued the reckless behavior. They didn't have me on the right meds. They had me on depression medication only.
It wasn't till now, that I am finally getting it right at 35 years old. I finally found a psychologist that knows what he is doing!
After years of severe abuse, by multiple people, starting when I was just a wee child.
I battle with it everyday of my life.
Bipolar 1 disorder is not the only mental illness I have. But a light finally turns on, after years of erratic behavior. It hit me, I have been having these episodes, since I was a little girl, followed with other illnesses.
Thank you for this.
I recently was in a Phyciatric hospital, but basically because my meds had stopped working and they needed to "Jack them up" so to speak. It's not a Looney bin, it's not the TV or film horror setting, it's a place of safety to recuperate and recharge. It runs programs to help you cope and keep you busy so you don't dwell on your condition, and I probably laughed and cried with more people that became "family " than I have done in 10 years. I miss that safe place, but life goes on and as you say, the real work starts afterwards, love your videos, thanks Mike
I'm bipolar 2 and I had a breakdown about a month ago and stayed at a treatment center for 4 nights. I loved the group therapy because I could speak openly about my illness without being judged. Majority of the people had depression, anxiety or bipolar. There was also people with addictions.
I was upset one evening because one person had psychosis and she kept swearing and shouting on the phone. None of the staff tried to stop her. The lady was eventually kicked out because she threw the phone. I did let the staff know that I and others were upset and couldn't understand why they couldn't control her.
Pamela M yes some girl almost attacked and hit me I was just sitting watching TV and looking at the clock I think she thought I was looking at her Bcuz I think she was infront of me Idk but she was schizophrenic someone caught her and I just looked at her I almost beat her down but I know that we r all there to get help but I still got very angry and changed building . Another experience I was sitting at a table with a guy I met we were talking when some guy sat next to him I didn't see but he said that that guy touched him on his behind and back well the guy I was sitting with jumped up and socked the guy that touched him in the face hard knocked his teeth out the guy just looked at him I was like wtf I got scared but I was like why does this other guy come sit right next to the guy I'm talking to u know when there's plenty of other seats there, so I believed the guy that I was sitting with first he felt groped / touched that's not ok. Other times some were better some were worse all very different for me!!!!!
Thank you Luna, you were my guiding light this whole time. Thank you. Being attached to evil gods who I didn't feel connected to anymore has been causing scary things to you. And I never realized that. Please forgive me
Absolutely spot on Hannah. I am so glad you have this channel. You did it. You left that hospital and now here you are inspiring me and others. I have been to about 8 or 9 hospitals.. The first hospitalization was for 3 mos. Another was a mos. Some for 2 wks. My last hospitalization was 13 yrs ago. Many people would not understand what hospitalization is. I read something ... it said that you cannot explain what your mental illness feels like... similar to like you cannot explain what getting high feels like if you never smoked weed. Anyway..,.Hospitals can be scary and sometimes fun..arts and group therapy. Being REAL. I liked being part of something that I could relate to. A larger community of people like me ... with extraordinary stories and some very deep pain,. Coming out is the hard part because the meds have to change back to normal dosages and that takes time.
It IS sad to have to take meds. This is very hard to do and most regular people have no idea how hard these substances are on our bodies.
Anyway..we do what we need to do and find purpose. I have a wonderful husband and a good life.
You are a wonderful advocate Hannah. That was a beautiful story about your roommate. And you are doing this now. So helpful.
Take care.
Lisa
Hi Lisa! You are right, a lot of people do not know what hospitalization consist of hence why it is so important we continue the conversations. Finding our purpose is very important to living a good life and I wish you all the best. You are very brave. Thank you for opening up and supporting me. -Hannah
The very first time I was admitted to a mental hospital was at the age of 16 years old. Most kids were driving, I just really started driving at the age 46 years old. 😐
I was in one for 3 weeks a month or so ago. In there voluntarily here in England. Was there because of severe depression. I’m out and still pretty much the same. It’s terrifying to feel like this
Same
Keep sharing !!
Wonderful Hannah. I just started watching your videos and it really helps me come to terms with my recent diagnosis of bipolar ii. It’s only been a week and I’m slowly getting used to my condition.
Hi Indi jay. Welcome to our community. I'm glad you found us. What prompted you to get diagnosed? Hannah
I had a good experience with other patients who were friends in there as well as the whole staff were very caring & friendly
Especially in the first psych ward where the patients were more energetic & made me laugh. Lol@
Some of the nurses can be real angel sent from God to help you out from these sticky situations.
I wish all of us on here lived near each other. If we had group once a week I think it would hep tremendously. Doctors and meds can’t do everything 😢
Hannah to start with I love the hoops you are a very beautiful young lady. now growing up with a mental illness I was abused very badly by my peers witch made me a angry young male this a bad cycle we find are self's in. what people will do when they are first getting to know you they will ask about ten different questions and from that they will make a determination weather they wont to associate with you. and if they find out you have a mental issues you can for get it. so most of my life I have associated with people that have mental issues witch can be tough. thanks for the vid we in the community need to stick together and help each other and the main streamers can go take a long walk on a short bridge.
I have been in Residential treatment centers, DePaul and in patient care, where I lived in the hospital. 5 or six times. Since I was 16 years old.
Hannah I've been to many hospitals both on the public and private level and then on the state level for over four years. I've been out for four years now and am successfully going on with my life. I speak at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital where I was a patient and I'm active in supporting the friends I've made there.
Oh Kevin, I'm glad to hear that! I'm sure that four years in and out of psychiatric hospitals was tough, but it's heartening to know that things have gotten better for you. Since many people read the comments, could you please share one or two things that helped you get through that difficult time? Thanks, Hannah
I have to say that my family is very supportive and I met a fantastic OT therapist that lit the way to get better in Greystone.
HealthyPlace + Hannah Hello. Thank you for your honesty.
I've been undiagnosed since it seems forever (childhood mid-70's) with several mental and/or personality anomalies; lost within the framework of common ignorance.
Welcome Helanthros. I appreciate your support. So why have you remained undiagnosed for so long? With a diagnosis, you'd know what's going on and, hopefully, find treatment that works. Hannah
Thank you very much for your quick reply, Hannah. Among other traits, I'm agoraphobic with panic potential including AvPD, BP-I, BPD + SPD. I've decided to endure outside the circles of society for reasons that I'm certain would intrigue you; however, are not yet available for public indulgence due to my PPD characteristics. Frig all official diagnoses with contradictory insight + pharmacologically-profitable opinions!! I know well-enough who I am, what I suffer from, and strive every day for the best possible outcome amidst a relatively wholesome, clean, and natural environment.
Hey just wanted to let you know that this has helped me open up about my own experience and I really started looking up to you. After that I decided to make my own today I've gotten so many supportive messages from my friends because of that so thank you so
Much. If you want to look at it its right on my channel. Sending you all the love and support from Hongkong x
Hi Jessica. I'm glad you got something positive from what I'm doing. Regarding opening up, I know that people have had many different and, sometimes, very bad experiences with that. So the decision to disclose a mental illness can be challenging. For me, I found it freeing. I've also found that people who want to be associated with me accept me as I am vs. who they thought I was before I opened up. I'm glad to hear you have such supportive friends. Hannah
Yes some were good and some were bad experiences when I was at mental hospital I have been there about 7 or more times different every time ! Helped me a lot met different ppl yes and learned a lot from them and about myself! I'm going thru it right now just staying strong I might need to go there just for my own safety when this gets bad u know and yesterday was bad today I'm hoping for better day!
Thank you so much for posting this. I am doing my best not to go into a mental hospital
thank u dear hannah for ur info!!by the way i dont stop reading about finding the sweet pot the right treatement that will change our life it really does exist? thank u johny
I've been in a ward twice in England for bipolar-effective. I met a lot of people who became good friends and a lot of the staff were lovely. its a difficult situation as was very sick but there are a lot of good people in wards both paitents and staff.
Hi Marianna. First welcome to our community. I hope you subscribe and join us. Secondly, I'm glad to hear that you had a good experience while in the psychiatric hospital. How was being in the hospital helpful to you? Thank you, Hannah
HealthyPlace Mental Health it was mainly medication being sorted. But I feel when In that state of illness that it was a safe place to be .😊
In South Africa they distinct between Mental Hospital and Mental clinics. Mental clinics are private and covered by health insurance and Mental hospitals are state run. People with no medical insurance will be send to a mental hospital which got excellent doctors but the living environment is not good. As you can expect the clinics living environment is like a hotel but with rules. Booked in about 15 times and I can't really complain. I also suffered to much the last 15 years to worry about the stigma. The big thing is as soon as you accept your condition the battle is half won.
Frederick, thank you for sharing that. It's interesting to get a glimpse of mental health systems outside the U.S. As for the number of teens with mental illness, you're right about one thing: seeing statistics is one thing, seeing human faces in person is quite another. To some extent, it's almost shocking when you take it all in. Thanks, Hannah
Thank you for sharing your story.
I'm happy your experience there was quite good.
Mine was horrible.
I had depression and Anxiety
I mean... They didn't care about me at all there , they just keept giving me medicine that made me sleep all day i couldn't even get up i swear.
And there no one understood me.
I had no one to talk to , not even the nurses-
Like really? They didn't care , they were only there to give us medicine, *drugs.* The food was horrible i was scared and the medicine that they gave me to "calm me down" was just making my body to sleep , while my mind didn't wanted to so i can name that torture.
I was anxious VERY ANXIOUS
and having panic attacks
They didn't even let me in there with my phone.
And meditation and relaxing music is the only thing that helps me in those moments.
They even took my necklace from church cause they thought i could "choke with it"
For me it's the WORST place.
I actually had hope at the start..
Sorry.
The monsters are often the people who work in them. I visited a friend for a long time in there and what I experienced was harrowing. It draws in people who enjoy control. Anytime people disagree or express themselves medication was forced onto them. I saw these people come in, bright creative people and you watch how the life is taken from them. To see it broke my heart so I started to help. Showed them laughter, light, touch, love. People started to heal. You see you can touch a person and take their pain because you know love but to psychiatry love is an illness so they don't give the medication that works. People started to change because you look and them and see them, truly see them. But what happened when people suddenly started to heal after years of psychiatric treatment......they began to hate me. because suddenly doctors start to see they can never look at a human in the eyes and know them. I finally got my friend out of there and within a week or so he was free within himself but I knew if he had stayed he would have killed himself. Instead of psychiatry saying wow we harmed him they would have said.. that's what happens with mental illness. I know this story might not be what you would like to hear. But I saw a very different side to it
Hi Rain Dew. I wanted to think about your comment for a few days before I responded. Personally, I don't believe that people who work in the profession are monsters or want to purposefully inflict harm on anyone. I think that, like anywhere, there are good people and not-so-good people. And it sounds like you ran across the latter. It's my personal belief and experience that getting treatment for bipolar disorder, through both medication and therapy, has been a great help. I know of many people who have gone untreated only to have their lives fall apart or worse. Without treatment for bipolar disorder, it is usually not "if" but "when". I do want to make clear, however, that I am not naïve or don't believe that some people will take advantage of their position or exert power over people with mental illness. That does happen. In addition, I'm not saying there's only one kind of "right" treatment. A person has to find what works for them. I appreciate you sharing your experience. It's important that people see all sides of a story. Thank you, Hannah
Yeah, anytime I try to explain my life to that thing that I called my mother for 38 years, it immediately starts with the, “are you on your meds!?” Fucking troll
The lowest of docs are psychiatricks. They don’t know truly what the experience is like. They know enough to ruin peoples lives. I need Ativan for anxiety, can’t get it cuz of past drug use. Fucking bitch, Dr. Butter Chicken Gullapolli outta Monroe, La. said she wouldn’t prescribe it to me even if I paid 225$ privately for a 3 month scrip. I also would benefit GREATLY from Adderal but once again….past drug use. My whole life I’ve had trouble with paying attention coupled with insecurities and anxiety. A daddy-o that didn’t teach and mami that didn’t speak. All thru these 42, I’ve been made to feel like it was my fault or I was spoiled, ungrateful, a fuckin little bitch that needed his ass whipped. Naw, ain’t so mfers!!
In South Africa they don't allow more than 4 teenagers in clinics for adults. The reason is that they try to shield teenagers from seeing things that would be counter productive for their treatment. 4 teenagers per clinic is also easier to manage and also there is not enough beds for teenagers if they don't make some sort of a compromise.
I had an amazing experience at a mental hospital. I was there for 6 weeks as a teenager.
I have been in a mental hospital 2 now I keep ringing them back just to talk and play music but now they are are trying to stop me because they busy I have awful life
Hey Hannah.. Do you find yourself in a loop where you can't move on from your one experience? Or have you been in so many times you can't escape the loop of the experience?
Hi there! Since 2008 i fell ill in my brain(bipolar 1 and 2 and Borderline Pers. Disorder, ADHD, and PTSD. I was in and out of the hopital 's pysch ward in which you meet your fast friends that are the other patients, and one or two groups with Technicians, and once a day you spoke to your sychiatrist that would ask you about meds only. There was no one you could talk to to recieve therapeutic help. There wasn't even support or group counseling. All day you read, colored, talked to the other patients. You slept in a room with a yoga mat pretending to be a mattress. The only ones you can go to are the nurses, and they just tell you to give them time to talk to your doctor. I never recieve any counseling once during my numerous stays at the Hospital 8th flor which was psych. A waste. A pure waste.
I'm so scared. I'm going to check myself into inpatient today. I'm so scared but I know I need it in the long run.
I'm glad you're taking care of yourself and doing what's best for you. I hope things improve. :) Amanda
I also suffer from BiPolar2 as well as an anxiety disorder. I have been on several meds for years, which, of course need to be changed or adjusted from time to time.
May I ask how you ended up in the psych hospital?
Were you having suicidal ideation that prompted your admission?
I would really like to know, as I have been within an nth of an inch away from suicide many times myself, though have never reached out to anyone. Obviously I am still here, though, thank God. I would really love to know your backstory if it isn't asking too much.
Thank you! x
Hi Amy. I went to a regular hospital, similar to one that you would go to if you had the flu. I went with the intention of getting advice about where to get treatment for my mental health, being that I was not feeling well. A day later, I was involuntarily placed in a mental hospital. All the details are here: ruclips.net/video/suFUvufIcGc/видео.html . You can watch the videos in my playlist - ruclips.net/p/PLdLpWGRCe3SOSGi268XlwMmxoCxH6h6NQ . The ones at the bottom contain a lot of my backstory. I'm glad you're still here and part of our community. Hannah
It was weird asf, I couldn't sleep the doctor would say outside my door taking notes while i was trapped in a nightmare.
I would like to have Hannah as my guest on the next episode, what's the best way het in touch with her?
I went to a school trip in the mountainside and near the hotel was a mental hospital. And you know there were many people there and they were in yard and a lot of my classmates gathered in front of the hospital and laughed about those people’s breakdowns and they were like:”Can we go to look at the crazies”. But seriously for me it was heartbreaking to see that. I mean there was a woman(who probably lost her baby child who knows) who had a baby doll in her hands and was looking at her and crying that the baby died. And my classmates found that funny. It was not funny at all but heartbreaking
Hi Ariana! That is heartbreaking. People do not have accurate knowledge and lack compassion. It's definitely hard to witness. Thank you for sharing your experience. -Hannah
Did you have to squat and cough?
Thank you for posting this, Hannah. Your account of the visit is representative of my experiences in MHs. I DID feel as if I were being punished. They took away my normal meds and gave me all new ones, which made it quite difficult to adjust. Again, thank you. Keep raising awareness. facebook.com/emotionaleruption
Hi Christine. Thanks for sharing part of your experience. I think, one day, I'm going to talk about the feeling of "being punished" by people in authority because you have a mental illness. It's something that comes up a lot. Hannah
🎶 positive vibes
I was in a hospital and I had good days and bad ones I mean I have some awesome memories from that place it truly helped me but when I was there I got threatened and someone tried to 🔪 me with a spork it's a long story I haven't quite Been able to tell anyone yet but I think I'm ready to Share my experience
Wow poor people
Is it free?
I was put in the group with teenager!
Most people speak as if they know everything about me my feelings my hurt and my loneliness. They don't know me at all.
The saddest thing to me is entertainment gets more views then serious topics worth watching.
Possible to chat with u , in private? Email?
I have met many people with varied mental illnesses but no one who had to be admitted to a mental institution when having bipolar type II. :-/ but maybe this is my experience only (ps. I am diagnosed with bipolar I and till date though ve been to hospital 4 times I question the diagnosis...)
Bipolar Maze. Thank you for your comment. I had a breakdown and was hospitalized. It was there that I was diagnosed with bipolar 2. I've come across people who have bipolar 1 or 2 and have been admitted to a psychiatric hospital. Some have medication issues which caused instability, others feel suicidal or out-of-control.
Regarding questioning your diagnosis, I think a lot of people do that. Psychiatry isn't at a point where a person can completely depend on getting the correct diagnosis. For those with bipolar disorder, nearly 2/3 are initially misdiagnosed. www.healthyplace.com/blogs/breakingbipolar/2013/12/dangers-misdiagnosing-bipolar-disorder/
I would be interested in hearing about your experience in the hospital. Was it helpful for you? I hope you subscribe to our channel. Hannah
HealthyPlace the same thing happened to me back in April of 2015. I was tried to harm myself. I really can't recall why I would hurt myself since I don't remember much. I put in a hospital and went through detox and any memory I have was wiped. I was on a lot of medication at the time. All of it was addicting. I was told I overdosed on trazodone and alcohol at the time.
thanks for sharing i want to go but am afraid this is giving me a lil push
Hi Sharon. Welcome to our community. I hope you'll subscribe and join us. I get where you're coming from. The idea of going to a mental hospital can be scary. Most people go because their symptoms are out of control and they need to be stabilized to be safe. Is that your situation? Thanks, Hannah
yes it is
I spent 6.5 years in mental hospitals... Hated that shit with every ounce of my goddamn being...
they did my head in in those mental hospitals they messed up with me really because they have turned me into a slobbish 37 year old thats got no ambition... they put me in seclusion and made me worse and now all i have is age and time to tether...
its just the way they section us and dont let us go when we need to leave... they keep hold of you and control your life and it takes twenty years to recover from it... its getting harder and harder to speak to someone that only really cares about making you feel good...
ive had delayed discharges and unlawful detentions and had apologies from care teams and such, but if i try to take it further the same care team of people all stand up together and say that i was section worthy anyway, but the assessments weren't done and i was unlawfully detained for two years in this rehab ward thing, but it was really inadequate in there, so now im out im just thinking of ways to tell them theyve ruined my life and that rehab was enough to cripple somebody permanently because they put us in there during the lockdown of covid17 (19a--)
after that went to different mental hospital, and a better experience, because I was adult!
I was only 17
Hi Hannah,
my frist experience, was terrible, because I was still a teenager, and put on all heavy drugs! They did nothing for me!
I'm sure that was scary, Jaime - especially at that young age. Hannah
The one that happen to as adult, were much better, I new how to tell what I need!Jaime
It not easy at times, I do use my coping skills, to help me!
If anyone had issues at a mental hospital please contact me. Mental hospitals frequently ignore state laws and regulations, commit insurance fraud, detain people illegally, and more. This will never step unless we come together to do something. Please message me to share your story and receive help and advice!
why bipolar 2 people get hospitalized if they dont reach full blown mania?
Hi Jhony. It's not really about full-blown mania. For one thing, it's about whether you are a danger to yourself or others. Secondly, some people need more intensive care for a period of time; where going to the doctor's office for a visit just won't suffice. Thanks, Hannah
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you may want to watch my video abuse in mental hospitals.
Hi Cheryl. I'll take a look. I know when it comes to the psychiatric hospital, people have lots of different experiences and I respect that. Mine was helpful and I'm thankful for that. Hannah
Preach. I made it to prom but wanted to die on the way. I thought it would be so tragic and maybe people would listen to me if I showed up dead in someone's arms just as they announced I won prom queen. I was upset because my friends ditched me last minute, there was no room left in their limo. I drove by myself, and then I didn't have a date, my boyfriend was in India and wouldn't let me go with a friend, I felt lonely, uncared for, unheard, powerless. Thank God I didn't listen to the lies . Death would've silenced me, not given me a voice. Now we have a voice, keep sharing your story
Hi Jared. Bipolar disorder is tough enough to deal with as an adult, but it's really hard when you're a teenager with little understanding of what's going on. I'm glad you're around to share that part of your story. I hope you'll subscribe to our channel. I post every Monday morning. Hannah