Question for anyone who was involuntarily committed to psychiatric care, was it helpful or harmful?

[Anonymous]

Did you feel better or worse after having been discharged?

Helpful

Harmful

Unsure

Wasn't committed

[Anonymous]

I became a lot worse from the experience (I was not explained why they involuntarily held me there and threatened me with injections for unknown purposes) and I am still feeling horrible from the event. I did not receive any injections though, I was just threatened continually to the degree I was close to killing myself.

It was enlightening though, now I know for sure that my family and close relatives do not care about how I feel or if my health is well.

[Asker]

How long ago was it?

[Opinion Owner]

2 or 3 years ago now.

[snowangle]

Every time I've been to therapy, it was of my own choice (except for when I was 12, then it was my parents' idea). I've always found it very helpful.

If I was admitted into psychiatric care as a minor as my parents' decision, I would have to believe that it was what I needed.

[rileypantera]

After my dad died I spent a week at a a hospital because I kept having severe panic attacks. I wasn't allowed to leave but it wasn't bad either. The people there helped me a lot.

[Anonymous]

One time it was harmful, other time helpful.