It is almost one year since I was hospitalized at ...

It is almost one year since I was hospitalized at St. Elizabeth's. I felt so traumatized by the experience there. I just now feel that I can write this review. I was shocked by how run down and dirty the unit was. The tiles in my bathroom were falling off and this actually caused a flood in my room. This is just the physical experience.

I thought Dr. Stern was arrogant and did not validate my concerns. I think that he is what they call "dusty". Meaning he should step aside and offer the younger psychiatrists and residents to grow and participate in treatment planning. I feel as though he is
from era where they called psychiatric hospitals Insane asylums.

I had to illicit the help of an attorney to get discharged. An outside psychologist had to evaluate me too. They both agreed I was no longer a danger to myself which is the criteria specific to my treatment and discharge plan.
Dr. Stern still put up barriers to my discharge plan. It was not until he took a short vacation that I was discharged.

To this day I avoid all Steward Hospitals
(For profit) hospitals for fear that I could potentially be transferred to St. Elizabeth's
Hospital. I needed the support and safety of
the hospital when I first arrived. It was the additional six and a half weeks that left me
With increased hopelesness.

I would advise anyone to stay away from their psychiatric unit. Boston has some of the best hospitals in the world. Utilize the best care you can receive.