I've never appreciated being in hospital but it was better than jail or being on the street. Give it a try, you'll get as much good out of it as you decide to.

The anxiety and depression are hand in hand and keeps coming in waves. One minute I'm calming down then the next I'm anxious and bursting into tears and scared of everything. I really wish I was able to take a benzo.

Definitely a benzo helps calm me down. I hear Benadryl helps some. Yep depression and anxiety do go hand in hand and it sucks. prayers and hugs to you.

I wish there was something I could tell you but I don't remember a thing about being admitted. I was psychotic at the time. All I know is if you are having that hard of a time it couldn't hurt and they can better monitor your meds and which ones you need to be on and which ones you don't and if you have bad side effects at least your somewhere they can help you right away.HUGS!!

I've had 2 hospitalizations that were for a few weeks.... One was involuntary although I don't think it should have been..

I found them both to be very good experiences... You don't focus on anything other then getting well again... You have support 24/7 and people there to talk with if you need to around the clock... Your meds are adjusted under supervision ... I found that I started to improve very quickly in the hospital environment and I had wonderful support to help me to heal

Big hug for you sweetie... The hospital staff are there to help you...xo

I think it depends very much on the hospital - some people here have had good experiences, some not so good. The ER evaluation will probably be about are you a danger to yourself or others. Hope you've had a chance to try the Benadryl.

If you can CHOOSE the place I think you'd feel much better. I didn't really have choices when I was hospitalized because insurance and overcrowding (or whatever) dictated where I was taken.

I'm sorry you're feeling this way. Hugs and sending good thoughts your way!

I didn't end up going yesterday. Somehow I calmed down. I did go to the ER today for dehydration and the doctor thought I had a virus. I have so many physical health issues right now that are triggering my anxiety and depression. I'm constantly cycling through the day feeling ok, then really agitated,then really depressed and crying uncontrollably then anxious. It's awful and I've never been through this before. I'm not sure if I need something for anxiety,depression or a mood stabilizer. I see my p doc Tuesday and I'm going to ask him about going inpatient. Thanks for all the support. It means the world.

I personally like going inpatient. I have two toddlers and everything is always about them. Even though I miss them terribly, it gives me time to think about myself and get better. I like group therapy inpatient because then we can talk and I don't feel so alone in my feelings.

ive been inpatient twice and on the verge of another, EVERY time ive gone ive been grateful, saved my life, got me drugs and really hiked em up. I desperately need to go again but i cannot :( I hope you find some peace and better days ahead ;)

I have been to way to many inpatient units . I have been to community inpatient and i have been to state hospital. they are all very different and all very much the same..

my issues are Bipolar II and agoraphobia with panic disorder......the horrible part of the admission process is the er. I have been in the er from 6 hrs to 26 hrs and i have been shipped from 2 floors to 3 hrs away. I had a social worker document I was suicidal and had been for days when my case manager herself sat there and told the bitch i was not suicidal and had NOT been suicidal ............i got lucky that time the hospital they were sending me to 3 hrs away didn't accept me before a bed here opened.

i do well on line but not great in real life people contact.......in the hospitals here all rooms are two to a room ............one big shower room. you eat in a dining room the bedrooms are off limit during the day at group times at most facility so you are over dosed on people. and groups where they push you tp participate. everything is regimented. If you need anything you have to ask and wait.......IF your anxiety is worsened by a lack of control or a over exposure to people and you are NOT suicidal or homicidal...........do NOT go inpatient. I don't say that lightly. I do not say it out of bitterness or anger or anything. I think there is a time for hospital but if your not in danger to take a break is not a reason. because its not a break ....go to bed for a day ...i do my therapist gives me permission lol but not for to long danmit lol really think hard before inpatient

Well the times I have been sectioned I have been far too ill to notice what went on. I thought everyone else was crazy around me & that it was some kind of punishment. This was coming from me who had tried to shoot myself, had PTSD & was in the midst of psychosis. Once I got well again I was out of there as fast as possible.

I've been inpatient 3x, one of those times for 3 months.
I found it to be heavenly! People take care of you...monitor your meds, group therapy, one on one therapy and you meet patients that have the same problems you so...so you don't feel alone and find that you're ok as a person just the way your.
I think inpatient helps. You're kind of cushioned from your problems and can deal with stuff one step at a time.
And don't forget to bring quarters - they all have pay phones!