I was hospitalized for being suicidal. After going through the ER from the ambulance, I was brought to the ward. Because I was suicidal there was always someone with me, even at night when I was sleeping. I wasn't allowed to go anywhere without someone. I was assigned a psychiatrist and a social worker; I saw both of them each day I was there.
One day I snuck a plastic knife from one of my meals into my room and used it to self harm. After that they checked everything in my room every day.
I was given medications, but I was on medications before going into the hospital.
After 2 weeks I was still pretty depressed so I was given 3 electro-shock therapy treatments a week for 4 weeks. HATED IT!!!
They had several several sessions each day, but they weren't required so I didn't go. I spent a lot of time in the dining room doing zigsaw puzzles or just sitting in my room. I did have some visitors which was nice. My sister came by several times, once bringing pictures and cards from my niece and nephews. There were 2 phones that we could use, but those times were limited.
We were required to get dressed, keep our rooms clean and make our beds every day and do our laundry on Saturdays.
We weren't allowed any personal items such as phones, computers or TVs.
Everyone who worked on the ward was very nice.
It was very structured without feeling like I was in a prison.
The one positive I did get out of it was a much better psychiatrist.