I had a horrible time in a Swiss psychiatric hospital. You're locked up, and they can keep you against your will, even if you check in voluntarily. I hardly slept at all, because you share a room with a stranger. There was no therapy, only medication and "relaxing" board games. You have no freedom, and are never alone. Everything "dangerous" (medication, nail clippers, even deodorant with aerosol) is taken from you. It is like prison. They check on you several times per night. There were terrible screams from other patients. My doctors were arrogant, rude, and obviously enjoyed their power to keep patients locked up.

I had to lie and beg to be discharged after 3 weeks, even though I had only agreed signed to try for 1 week. I've gained nothing, only lost my self-esteem.