Can't say I was ever 'messed with' but I know for part of my admission I got very confused, a lot of it was a blur and things got mixed up in my head... was where I was at... for example I believe that a member of staff had said something (threat of being sectioned if I insisted on leaving after I had been admitted voluntarily) when in fact it was one of the others working there (and should not have said it as was in contravention of the wards p-docs instructions).

Only got straightened out when my wife confirmed I'd got it muddled up as she had been involved partially in the conversations after I had accused that person in anger of lying by phone to my wife (not my finest moment as was pretty public and they were furious).

If it hadn't been for my wife (who I trust 100%), then yes, I would probably still be convinced that they'd been pissing me around.

Now that is not for a second me trying to put to doubt what happened with you... just that, being on a psych ward can be a very stressful experience that rather than 'calms' you... leads to possible lack of sleep, self consciousness, increased anxiety and/or a feeling of being trapped: you are after all in a secure place of 'safety'... and it is the safety side of things (for yourself and others) that psych wards primarily cater for till the right meds are found to stabilise you.

Just my take on things.