Have you been hospitalized for Bipolar Disorder?

If you have been hospitalized, was it "at home" or when you were away somewhere?

I am from the US, have been hospitalized for Bipolar 5 times.  Twice in the US, once in The Netherlands and twice in Mexico.  The best care for me was in The Netherlands.  They treated me like I was just a person that had some problems.  They actually allowed me to help make meals at night and have access to sharp objects while I did that.  They also allowed me to walk to the Mall with what is basically a CNA along to supervise.  Mexico wasn't that bad - just kept me in a regular hospital room and had professionals to visit with me.  The United States was the worst - I felt like I was a prisoner in jail.

Anyhow, what are your experiences and what did you think of the care you received?

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