"Cold care"

I was sectioned

I was so frightened and did not recognise that I was ill.

The nursing staff were cold and disinterested.

Took ages to see a psychiatrist and even then did not explain to me that the things I believed were not true.

To me they were real.

It seemed to me that I was just stuffed with medication, there was no support.

I really could have done with some kindness and explanation.

Some of the patients were very aggressive and it was tough for the staff and unpleasant.

I’m better now.

The whole experience was a complete nightmare.