Yes. I have been several times. You go, they check through your bags and take anything that is "dangerous" such as curling irons, sprays, anything sharp, etc. Ask you a bunch of questions.

Get a room. Eat, sleep, have group therapy, have art therapy, watch TV, eat, play ping-pong, eat. Did I mention I always gain 5 pounds.

Get meds stabilized, get therapy, have visitation, eat, eat, and play lots of cards.
No therapy or anything on the weekend, so it is boring. Bring something to read.

If you are on suicide watch, they check at night every 5 minutes. If you are not on suicide watch, they check your room every 15-20 minutes. This is the most difficult time if you are a light sleeper or freak out when someone comes in.

Honestly, never had a bad expereince. Don't be an *** and give the staff problems and everything is fine. The hospitals I have been in have had multiple "wards" -- (1) for mentally ill that are NOT dangerous to others, (2) for mentally ill that are dangerous to others, and (3) old people.

I have always been in #1 on suicide watch. Have had good experiences. I even severely cut myself in art therapy and was given one-on-one supervision for 24 hours and that was fine as well.

I have also been admitted after suicide attempts. That was ok as well, but a longer stay usually.

I have transitioned to partial programs after being released which were helpful.

The hospital has always helped me.

Any questions, email me.