I guess my point is a hospital is not going to magically cure you. They don't keep you there long enough for that. I went in July and came out even more depressed, even though thy started a new AD. Especially if your problem is depression, because often mood stabilizers and ADs don't work for a couple of weeks. But a hospital can put you on the righ track and keep you safe until you feel better about facing your life. It just can't be used as an escape. Yor problems will be waiting for you when you get out.