Well, A long time ago in a state not so far away I was committted to a state hospital. It was pretty traumatic in many ways, including being victimized by an orderly but not raped. There was nothing that helped me there, only the crap got scared out of me so I will never tell anyone if I amsuicidal, I'll just handle it. It was the place and the time. My husband spent time when he was an adolescent in a psych ward. His was not a state run place and was much better and very helpful. Again,I am speaking of many moons ago. Back than they kept people for months in the private hospitals.

Hubby has also been modern hospitalized x 2 at 2 different hospitals and all it did was keep him safe, I guess it's good enough. Me, give me a king bed with my best friend and let me snuggle and I will be safe.

They have their roles but in my opinion, they are overly used.

So after this hijack, sorry this happened to you. I wish I could do something to help take the trauma out of it for you. Good luck.