Was in a short term hospital, was only there for a week. It all depends on the hospital. They are all different. What hospital was your doctor thinking? Some are very structured, and hold groups and such. I guess it would be a little different because I was in the adolecent part, but not much. The doctors are usually very nice, and there for support. I say if you think it might help you then i'd go for it.

I don't remember the name of the place but I know it was one of the structured ones with groups. I am thinking about doing it simply because my docs wont help me with my past abuse before I stop being self destructive when I become upset but to stop be self destructive I need to get help with the past abuse. I think I need the higher level where they can go through that and keep me safe at the same time.

if you're talking about inpatient i've been inpatient 7 times....outpatient didn't work for me....inpatient-where you're on a unit and can't leave-has helped me....it's kept me safe and worked for me....everyone is differnt nad ot depends what hospital you go to...i've ben to 2 hospitals...one i was in i've been to 2 times and the other 5 times...the one i've been to 5 times is better b/c it has a unti dedicated to self injury......every program is different....if you want more details i can help so just contact me if you want more details and stuff...good luck!!

you are at a huge advantage knowing now and being able to choose where you go.

I went in may. I liked haveing a place where i felt safe while trying to work out my issues. it was very scary at first but helpful and the night before i left i was laughing and having a good time with the other patients and when I came in i was in tears.

I am glad this has helped others so much. I had my therapist put in a refferal. I am quite scared but I know if I don't get some serious help and deal with some of my issues it is going to be very dangerous for me.