I went into the hospital for a debilitating panic attack lar..
🕑 Added 2023-02-11 05:21:53 +0000 UTC
I went into the hospital for a debilitating panic attack largely due to my medication adjustments. While in intake, my psychiatrist called to confirm my 1:30 pm appointment for later that day. With my psvchiatrist still on the phone, they confirmed they would allow me to go to my appointment.
Despite not being a harm to myself or others, the nurse in charge filed a petition to admit me to their psychiatry ward.
I immediately insisted it wasn't necessary. I insisted I would prefer to just consult with my psychiatrist later in the day. As I attempted to leave, they deemed me a "security threat" and sent 5 armed guards to my room. Getting increasingly more anxiety from the escalating situation, I tried to get access to my phone to contact my family. The nurse snatched my phone and told me I wasn't allowed to talk to anyone.
Upset that no one would know where I was and no one would know how to get me out, my panic attack increased more. The nurse gave me a very large intramuscular sedative and knocked me out for 10 hours straight. Therefore, I missed my appointment with my psychiatrist.
Thankfully, Kevin fought relentlessly to get me out. He got a lawyer on the case to file a motion to dismiss the petition on grounds of negligence.
For the record, I don't believe police officers should be involved in mental health facilities. When they were moving me to another room, they allowed the officer to twist my arms behind my back (even though I was complying by walking).
They forcibly stripped me completely naked and hurt me when they finally wanted to move me to a different room. They had 4 officers holding me down and another standing there with their police dog. Police aren't here to help people, and they definitely aren't qualified to deal with mental health issues.
My whole family is insisting I press charges as they only finally let me out after my fiancé got a lawyer on the case. Right now, I am just thankful to be home and trying to distract myself as much as possible.
I'm sorry for the lack of activity as I know I usually post everyday, but yesterday I truly couldn't. I love you all so much. Thank you for listening to me vent ❤️🩹
