Anyone on meds?

[S0rath 0f the Black Sun]

No need to be apologetic, I read through all that and I particularly found that hospital (Bedlam) interesting, although I've heard of it at some point, I've never really read something along the lines of that what you have shared. Since I have been researching a little on the evolution of the hospital and health care system for quite some time now. Sad to say, the history of it seems to be as dark and grotesque (on a personal note) as of any other medieval (and ironically, if I should say so myself, ran by the church at one point) hospice in that time period. I find the Bedlam name most appropriate for that place with that etymology.

I was a bit surprised that you were actually institutionalized for a bit for the therapy. The mainly unpleasant thing in psychological institutions is the housing of patients. I personally believe that every patient should be isolated with each other and should only interact with relatives, health care practitioners and the attending doctors and not with other patients.

I don't think a little follow up appointment would be bad, I do feel strongly that you get that appointment and I encourage you to do so, but of course the choice is yours and also for your convenience of time and effort.

Benzodiazipine and other opiods are very addictive and mostly used rarely, and sometimes as a last result in the treatment modality. I wouldn't want to trust online pharmacies unless you were buying from the manufacturer themselves, but then again, you would most likely be asked for a prescription or written order from your attending physician.

Ah, COPD. Actually, COPD is a "family" of conditions which may include bronchitis and emphysema. Do you sleep mostly upright now? Do you have dyspnea and/or difficulty of breathing? Do you have relatives of caregivers watching you now that you have this condition? Winter is nearing again though. Best be staying indoors.

Thank you very much for sharing that with us.