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I definitely have to second the idea that it's a psychotic episode. Which can happen for so many different reasons that it can happen to almost anyone. But of course I still have that on my mind since it hasn't been that long since I was psychotic.

In my case the prevailing theory is that my MS caused a lesion in my brain in a bad spot and away I went.

Having visions of being near Nirvana is sure as hell close to what was going on in my mind.

Also I really hate when people demonize all mental health care facilities just because some people have bad experiences. You know what, if you end up in one, you probably belong in one. For the safety of everyone. And yeah, you lose freedoms and get pissed off about how little the actual doctor talks to you. Yeah, you get medicated and kept until they think it's working. Yeah, some people have bad reactions to meds.

But you know what also happens, at least in decent facilities that should remain open? You get counseling and group therapy. You get art time and music time. You get to know the other people who are in there and watch them slowly feel better. I watched a completely catatonic girl not even react to stimuli for three days but by the time I left she was starting to play and laugh and talk. These places exist for a reason.

I spent a week in the mental hospital on two different occasions last year, and while I am not on the medication they prescribed me there, they helped keep me safe until I got a good doctor and got on the right meds.

And I really really fucking hate it when people demonize all psych meds. Because again, yes, some people have bad reactions to them. I personally almost killed myself because of one med. But fuck you if you think there isn't a real need for it and that it doesn't save the lives of the people meds work for. My current medication has me more stable and calm than I've ever been in my life. To the point where I regret most of my life being wasted without it.

Anyway, TC... If he's in a nice facility, I wouldn't worry about him. He may be pissed off and bored before they let him go, but they'll try to help him as much as possible.

Most likely he'll end up having to see a psychiatrist or something after he gets out.

Whatever it is that's happened to him, I hope that he recovers well. Being different from yourself is strange and scary.
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