Ok. Take some deep calming breaths.

Now, what you do is call the crisis center near you. They will talk to you on the phone and give you info on what to bring. A lot of times they will send someone to take you if they think you should go.

Generaly you will need 3 pairs of cloths. (they have wash machines) Pick things that are comfortable and loose. (you may gain weight in there. you get lots of snacks) BRING YOUR RAZOR. They will keep it from you and watch you shave, but the disposable ones they have are CRAP. ID, contact information, a journal if you use one.

you have nothing to be ashamed of...wolfram has good advice, i couldn't say it any better. take care of yourself hun!

When they check you in, they may ask you some questions and just answer them honestly, bring a toothbrush, soap, shampoo/conditioner (they provide this but it's nasty junk), also bring some books to read if you like to read. If you are contemplating suicide, be honest and tell them. If not, tell them. Be truthful. You want to get better and not worse. Also try if you can to socialize with others there. There are many there that feel the same way you do.

Expect a lot of caring people who want to help you. If they offer a service while you are there, don't feel ashamed to try it out. I made many nice people who became freinds that way.

try to get to all the different groups. One they really help. Two your stay is generally shorter if you go to all the groups. Good Luck

i was in the same boat, but it was the best thing that happened to me. just relax cus your going to a safe place for yourself which is a good thing. i was aloud jeans and shoes all that good crap but they might take your laces. good luck and ill be here tonight if you have any questions

i went the first time back in febuary, there about the stuff to bring. its very relaxing and you will see others are going through simular shit. its almost comforting that you are not alone.

they usually do take laces. i try to bring shoes without laces

bring ciggeretts most psych wards let you smoke on a schedule and its good to have a carton on hand. you'll have to get the lighter from them when you go but smokes are a great touch of reality when you are in an un real place

Yeah, if you got non-lace shoes thats good. Or you can walk around in the footy socks they have. It also depends on the unit you are in.

My recent stay i was in the super max type for a bit. Wich let you have nothing. Later i was on the more relaxed one, which let you have laces, but no belts.

And answere all questions truthfully, i cant stress that enough. Even if you think it is dumb or stupid, the more truthfull you are, the better results you see.

I was allowed books and paper... no razor and not my own hygiene stuff I could have had cigerets but I dont smoke... and they control them I could have had changes of clothes too. Be honest like they all said... after 2 days I actually went manic that made the place real intresting lol just stay open minded

Wolfram is right on point. I try to look at it as a vacation from reality.

momsameany are you still there. Are you ok? Just a little concerned.

I'm still here. Like I said I am going to take myself in tomorrow after I get the kids off to school. When I get to the hospital do I just go to the emergency? I have never done this. Also what about my meds?

Yep, just go to the ER. Tell the triage nurse what's up. They'll take it from there. All you really should need as far as meds go is a list of what you're on. Doses and time you take them too.