Posted by johnLA on January 30, 2013, at 0:36:47
In reply to Worth it to go to the Mayo Clinic?, posted by ChicagoKat on January 29, 2013, at 10:59:59
just my opinion...
i stayed a week at ucla. i notice it is tied w/mayo for 7th place on the list for 'best' psych hospitals.
the good; you will get checked from head-to-toe and everywhere in-between for both physical and psychological conditions.
the bad; very, very clinical. i have stayed at other facilities much less well known that were more 'human' in there approach. for me, this was less of a threat and a better fit.
deciding to go in-patient is difficult if you are not actively suicidal. i think scott mentioned that he thought 'they would fix him.' that's what i thought. it didn't happen.
if you can somehow stay stable, get a complete physical, and continue to try meds i say stay away from going in. but, if you are not feeling stable i think going in is a must.
good luck.
john
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