I was admitted to UCLA Harbor for a severe manic episode after leaving an abusive relationship. I was 22 years old and was sent there against my will by Police. Dr. Ebonie Vasquez was my Psychiatric Dr. As she got in contact with my family members to learn more about my illness, I noticed that she began to look at me like I was a wild and dangerous animal. She would avoid me in the hall when we would see each other and when she finally gave the okay for me to leave that facility, I was so happy I asked if I could give her a hug. She got upset and in a very hostile tone said "Absolutely Not! This is not appropriate patient/Dr behavior!" I was shocked. She treated me like I was some **** trying to touch her in a sexual way. Maybe SHE needs to be on psych meds. I would NEVER recommend her to anyone suffering with mental illness. She prescribed me over 5 medications and over drugged me to make me numb.

Submitted May 31, 2013