> Which raises the question: which is better, to be noticed by the authorities, or to have your episode of mania / psychosis, and then return to your (slightly more?) centre way of being?

I tried to protect my girlfriend from the mental health profession, but made two little mistakes... The treatments are indeed quite harmful.

My comment on this topic from 6 days ago:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12068958