I've been IP twice and both times were really good experiences. I was in for 8 weeks in 07, and 4 weeks in 09. I really needed to be someplace safe and found having the structure and all the group therapy helpful. Bring some books, or drawing materials, or some type of craft that doesn't involve sharp objects, as there's lots of downtime which can get boring. I was lucky both times I was in, the units I was on allowed knitting needles so I spent a lot of time knitting. I actually first learned to knit when in a psych hospital.

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