justpassingby, what a horror story you have experienced. Did you have someone advocating for you "on the outside" while you were hospitalized, such as a friend or family member? I often have to watch over my father's medical care when he is hospitalized (not for psych reasons) because the hospitals always screw things up, give the wrong meds, forget to give essential meds like heart medication, etc. He needs someone to talk to the doctors for him, understand everything, advocate for what is best for his health, etc. I know we shouldn't have to do this, that hospitals should be competent, but they're not. You need extra help from the outside when you go in the hospital. Can you make a plan with a friend or your husband to help you if it happens again?

I am hoping you can remain stable and stay safe. Please keep posting and let us know how you are. Do you have a therapist who can offer support at this time?