i am 57 years old i was given 2 series of 7 electric shock treatments at cleckley hopsital—it was not because i was depressed or for any other reason than because i ran away from home all the time because my mother burned me with cigarettes and beat me with razor straps (my adopted mother) I have spent my entire life trying to remember what i forgot–i luckily have somewhat come through an awful experience and turned it around. I cannot begin to tell you the pains that have surrounded this for me. I remember waking up once and not knowing how to walk. I remember playing the piano well and after the shock treatments had no idea of how to play. I have been told that the amount that was given to me is illegal. I am blessed to have not become a vegetable. please stop the violence of hurting people. it is barbaric. it took a lot of work to a place that i can even speak about it
i am trying now to write a book about coming out on the otherside of obstacles

I am a friend of Leia Phillips and we have known each other since childhood and I cannot believe the barbaric treatment that she received at Milledgeville. She was just a runaway, not a psychopath. How inhumane to be diagnosed incorrectly or better yet, have doctors who did not give a shit about their patients. I personally abhor this treatment and believe that those who indulged in it will be duly punished one day.

the biggest threat to medical professionals must come from patients not from the law, police, or non associated people in society. that is the only time they will stop. get your records, get the names, and they will never do it again. know where they live. yes it is that serious. they must be held responsible to patients for the work they get paid for by taxes. if they want to live their lives with their medical educations then they should work in another field. very few people with medical educations treat patients for no othe reason than to be able to perscribe medications and perform procedures for their own families. it is sickening to see deeply embedded cultural doctors practicing in clinics where strangers need to have themselves examined. if someone does not understand the helplessness of being subjigated by these people they should get a dog and become familiarized with the medical world through a veterinarian who of course uses veterinary medications and equipments for their own families. if you are sick and you are not a doctor you will die.

i think that this site is alarmist. most shock is life saving and other than that it is used to restrain a violent or legally bound person. the terms “mentally ill” don’t really make sense either.

I was arrested for a DUI. No drugs or alcohol were found,but my behavior is an issue. I was given etc treatments against my will at the age of 11. The docs told me parents that is what I needed. I am now 59,and looking for a therapist who can diagnose PSTD.I live in Campbell Ca. 95008.

Can anyone help.I was feeling tired so I crossed over two lanes to get off the freeway. The officers had no idea who they were questioning. I minute I was tired,the next two police man had to call for backup. Six police officers for a 59 yr old women who weighs 120 pounds. 5′4. Need a therapist,psychiatrist,just need help.
Thank you