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I have been inpatient more than a couple of times in my life. I can assure you that most of the employees really show that they care about you. You might have a single room, or share with another person. There is a separate bathroom in the room, which has some steps taken so that people can't take their lives while in there.

Some hospitals do have patients on video; others peek in every 5-15 minutes to make sure you're safe. It is difficult to describe. My experiences weren't intimidating (except for my very first time ~ put in an open adult unit, I was a mid-teen, until they could find an open space in juvenile. But that was a long time ago ~ places are MUCH different nowadays!)

Rest assured, hospitals have made huge strides in making the experience comforting, supportive, and safe in recent years. Please do what's best for you. If you really do need help, reach out for that hand before you go down any further! It's going to be okay.

Bring magazines, coloring pencils & paper, a journal to write in, loved &/or relaxing printed photos.