We are all from different places so all our experiences with mental healthcare is going to be different. I am interested in hearing your stories about the good, the bad, and the ugly. What triggers you to get better or worse?
I'm pretty thankful that where I live has free public healthcare although I think the healthcare professionals need more training on mental health. I have been told recently when I went to hospital that I was just seeking attention. When I didn't want help they took away my rights and locked me up in a psychiatric facility for 6 weeks and now that I'm seeking help voluntarily no one wants to help. They make a time to call but they never do. My psychiatrist is good but every time I go to hospital I'm frowned upon for not having a physical illness. Going to hospital makes me feel worse and that I need to cause serious harm to myself to be taken seriously.
I'm pretty thankful that where I live has free public healthcare although I think the healthcare professionals need more training on mental health. I have been told recently when I went to hospital that I was just seeking attention. When I didn't want help they took away my rights and locked me up in a psychiatric facility for 6 weeks and now that I'm seeking help voluntarily no one wants to help. They make a time to call but they never do. My psychiatrist is good but every time I go to hospital I'm frowned upon for not having a physical illness. Going to hospital makes me feel worse and that I need to cause serious harm to myself to be taken seriously.