that's always funny to me - "i lose time" - ok, track it, monitor it. huh? if i don't know it's happening, how do i track it?!?

I'm glad you brought it up. no, they can't send you "to the loony bin" for that, nor for alters (at least not in this country) - only if you harm yourself seriously (or will) or someone one else.
GOod step forward!!!