6.3 Mechanical Restraint

When I regained consciousness, I was in **a cell, mechanically restrained**—**handcuffed at the wrists, ankles, and waist**. No one was attending to my **basic human needs**, forcing me to scream for assistance. This treatment had **devastating effects on my physical and psychological health**, as evidenced by recent blood pressure readings, creating **extreme distress and a deep violation of my human rights**.

»A period later, a **hospital orderly checked if I was awake**, followed by a **nurse named Amal (SUBAGUTS.SM.IAS unit)** and another assistant. They **forced me to take 10 mg of Olanzapine**, claiming it was necessary. They partially unfastened my restraints for "comfort," then left me alone again, without any **psychological evaluation** to determine if the restraint was justified.

»As my distress intensified, I **screamed for relief**. The **same orderlies returned, and instead of assisting me, they fully restrained me again** under the pretext of my agitation. One of them reacted to **a minor accidental scratch** by **tightening my restraints further**, increasing my suffering. Hours later, I begged for an anxiolytic, receiving a liquid—likely **Clonazepam**.

»Over at midnight, I was transferred to the **AGUTS.SM.IAS unit**, where I **remained mechanically restrained overnight**, experiencing **one of the worst nights of my life**. The next day, I was moved to a less restrictive unit. If I were genuinely dangerous, why was I suddenly placed in a **less secure unit**? This question remains unanswered.