Q. I was admitted to the psych ward of a local hospital because of a medication mis-hap and self-destructive behaviour. I was forced into the hospital against my will. The doctors and nurses never told me about the possible admittance until the police arrived and they drug me out of the building, into their car, and then into the hospital. I know longer want to see my pdoc or any pdoc for that matter, nor do I want to take my meds anymore. I can no longer trust the police or the medical field anymore. I feel paranoid like they are out to get me. I am torn. Do I try to trust them again or do I go at it alone. I can’t bare the thought of ever being hospitalized like that again. I fee like it has done more harm than good. Please help me.
A. You might not be happy with what you went through but that doesn’t mean that what they did was wrong. Mental problems are the very worst because you cannot trust your judgment. The very process that you would use for rational thought, are the ones that will provide you with faulty judgment. Even if the system is flawed, you must rely on that system because you cannot rely on your judgment. You can get multiple opinions. You can try a number of different psychiatrists and other therapists. You can be sure of one thing; there will be no conspiracy between them. They are all professionals and their careers depend on their performance. Some will be better than others but all will be doing their best to help you, it is there job to do so. Good luck.
Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 14 Apr 2006
