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Old Feb 27, 2020, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BethRags View Post
The only time I was in a state hospital was - years ago - for a 72 hour hold. I won't say it was awful...but it was darn close. I had underwear (a bra) stolen; the staff said there was nothing they could do about it. No groups, a sadistic pdoc, mean nurses. Everyone just sat in a small room watching TV during waking hours. Some would go outside to smoke. There was one tech who was kind and friendly.

That you made it through 4 1/2 years in a state hospital - well, I admire you. Thank the universe that you're out now.
Thanks, Beth. I appreciate it. Glad you had a short stay.
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