About a week ago, I got back from a ten day stay in a mental institution. Since my seizures are uncontrolled, my Dr gave me something new. This 'something' ended up giving me paranoia and other such awesomeness. Therefore, I willingly admitted myself.
Waiting in the ER, my thoughts went to the worst when I imagined my stay in a mental institution. My thoughts ran to all the typical scenes in Hollywood movies: man banging his helmeted head against the wall...girl being raped by a guard.
Thankfully, my experience was so far beyond amazing. Yes, my meals were planned and carefully examined to check how much i had eaten. Yes, I couldn't wear shoelaces due to the hanging hazard. BUT, there was so many amazing people that I ate my scheduled meals with and strolled around shoelaceless with! We read the Bible together twice and talked about God often.
I was given clothes by a woman who cared about me. My family hadn't been able to make it yet, so she left me her clothes when she was discharged. How amazing is that? That is such a God thing! I didn't have to worry about what I wore, because he provided it for me! God cared that I was one of the only people still wearing scrubs after a few days of being there. HE CARES!
Eric and Amber blessed me beyond reason! Eric, a rambunctious guy kept things lively and made me find confidence in myself. Amber made me feel at home and comfortable in such a strange place.
Jimi and Charlene were awesome, too! Both women read me the Bible. Jimi also gave me another book when she left. And Charlene was the one who gave me her clothes! God is so good!
Oh, and did I mention that I have new Dr's now?? They made GREAT progress in finding out what's PHYSICALLY wrong with me. PRAISE GOD! He is so good. ^_^
I know there is a stigma attatched to spending time in a mental institution. However, after my experience, I think everyone should! :)
