That may not be what it did to you.

I remember in one mental ward I was in, an old woman was being given shock treatments, and she was terrified at what was happening to her. She begged not to be given any more. I heard her pleading. The staff paid no attention whatever, and simply continued giving her shocks. I felt totally hopeless because I could see no way of helping her. Her husband obviously had no idea what to do, and was just following what the "authorities" said was best.

Not all mental health treatment is benign.