What kind of hospital was that? Clearly one that didn't care about the mentally ill. It makes me so mad when I hear stories like this. Like I want to punch someone. The few times i have been in ER I have not been allowed to be administered meds until a proper psychiatrist visited me. This could take about 15 hours. SO I just sat on my bed, in my hospital gown, weeping and terribly anxious...and more determined to get out there so I could end it all.

Thankfully late morning (I was admitted to the public hospital at around 5pm) I was given the all clear to take meds and be transferred to an unlocked private facility which is more like a hotel with medical staff.

Anyway, so sorry you were treated like that. Sounds like stigma in play and perhaps understaffing. IDK. How are you now?