God that experience sounded just horrible! And yes, I did read the whole thing. I was incredibly interested to hear how another person's hospitalization went, since I remember being so stressed and anxious during my own short stay in the "ward" as well. It's absolutely deplorable the level of support they gave to you, especially during those crucial few hours after admittance. The nurses and pdocs should have given you a schedule! Met with you immediately after admitting you and told you the plan for the next few days or hours! They should have had a clean, quiet place for patients to gather and watch tv or play games, not just lay around and yell by themselves for hours, that's horrible...

My experience was a little better, although I ended up staying for a week. I mostly rested and did puzzles, and while I had my complaints (mostly about the food) I at least felt safe after I got used to it. Those first few hours though, after finding out I couldn't sign myself out till they decided I wasn't a danger to myself anymore? That was terrifying...

I'm so sorry you went through that hon. Also keep your good friend close! It's such a blessing knowing that someone truly cares. I have someone like that too! Do you guys live very far apart? Hopefully you can see each other soon. <3