CoolChicka, in addition to having been in an inpatient psych facility, I also work in an inpatient psych facility. And, I just have to tell you how frequently "our" patients express terrible regret and anguish about the way they treated their loved ones during their episodes.
It breaks my heart to see people just HATING themselves so much and feeling such palpable guilt and self blame.
I really do think your family only wants for your health and peace of mind. People are mostly resilient and compassionate, and if people know you were hospitalized they will probably realize that any mistreatment was not a personal affront, but the reaction of someone struggling, and yearning for help.
Feel free to reach out to those people whom you think you offended (e.g., gratitude; sincere, succinct apologies). But, puhleez do not let these feelings of guilt eat you up.
One of the bonuses of being hospitalized, for me, was communicating to others the seriousness of my pain: it "showed people" I wasn't being willfully lazy, messy, or self-pitying.
You've got to try and be your own best friend in this new place. You would not stand by and allow a good friend to become racked with guilt; so, please show yourself some compassion and mercy.
You've got to try and take care of yourself as you would a good friend or family member. You need gentleness now, and sleep, and exercise, calm, and support.
I think it's important to talk about your experiences with people you come to trust. I kind of "let it all hang out" to a fault, but the upside of that is that I get a lot of information about OTHER people's experiences with the same stuff. In probably one of the most restrictive countries in the world, I was able to connect with locals who had experienced similar struggles. Feeling less alone really helps. When I got out of the nuthouse, I was really hungry to hear from people who "still" thought highly of me; I needed people to remind me of my good qualities because I was so hyper aware of my bad ones.
Young lady, try to focus on one day at a time, and not get lost in the big picture. Nothing is permanent, and you don't need to feel trapped. Take comfort in the idea that if things really do not appeal to you in this new country, you can go home. It's important to remind yourself that you always have options.
One phrase you can share with your family: "Making some friends here would really improve my outlook/mood. Socializing is very important to me." A lot of the time, the people around us don't know what we need, but they're dying to help. My mom felt so strange around me when I came home from that hospital, she dropped dishes around me all the time...breaking them.
Please don't give up on yourself like I did. Just as if you were caring for a baby, you've got to make sure you get healthy food, exercise, and companionship. Don't let that baby become addicted to TV and lethargy. Make sure she has some social contact, and does some reading, painting, etc.
Sorry to keep spouting advice, but be good to yourself and don't be afraid to ask for help or communicate your feelings to people around you, and those back home.
Also, it's important not to feel like you've been exiled. You're in this different country because you have an opportunity to study--not because people are trying to banish you.
Now is the time to practice aggressive compassion and self-love. We are all here with you anytime you feel alone.
Really hoping for the best. Be good to CoolChicka, please.