I've never gone Amy, but sometimes it's the only option left open. My pdoc wanted to admit last December just to give me a break, but I refused for a number of reasons. I just read your help thread, and it sounds like you're in pretty bad shape hun, so maybe for right now it's best. It's nothing to be ashamed of. You have an illness that needs to be treated. That's what hospitals are for. Go. Get help. You can't keep hurting yourself this way. The ones that love you will be waiting for you when you get out. Good luck sweetie, we'll be here for you.

Do what it takes to take care of you know amy. You dont' need to be thinking that far ahead if there may be a next time. Everyone is different and maybe you won't have to go again so try to get through and help you now. I will have you in my prayers. Warm gental hugs.

Hey sweetie! Dont fret too much about going back to the hospital. Its where you should be right now. I woudn't worrry about how many times you've been there adn dont even start thinking of the future. You are where you are right now and things will be okay. HUGS

Hey hun, I know it is a scary feeling to know that you have to go back, unfortunately it is the only way to get help sometimes. I have spent several days in the hospital...going twice since Feb. Before this year I have only gone once then all of sudden here I am getting thrown in twice. And, NO you don't have to keep going back...you can get stable and spread it out longer. But, don't worry about that right now. Just worry about getting mentally healthy. Yes, some of us go there alot throughout our lives but honestly sometimes I enjoy going to kinda take a break until I am ready to get back into my life again. Just keep your head up and take care of the present, don't worry about the future right now. Just take one day at a time...baby steps honey.

I've never gone. My pdoc wanted me to go in but I refused but I really didn't need to go. There is absolutely NO shame at all in needing help and sometimes the hospital is the best place to offer that help. Honestly, I'm glad you're getting the help you need and hope that you will feel better very soon. Best wishes & we're here for ya.

yes i've been but i haven't gone for a while i just hope I have enough strength to go back again like you if I need to! cheers your doing the right thing for you and your family and I think you'll find you will be out soon enough

I think I've been committed 5 times in the last year, kind of lost count. Don't feel bad about it, you are acting in a pro active manner which is admirable.