I was taken to the ER by ambulance from my T's office. I was taken into an exam room (an actual room) and a guard was placed just outside. A nurse took my vitals and my pdoc called in some orders for blood work.

I stayed in the ER until my sister came. I needed her to bring me somethings, call my employer and pick up my car from in front my T's office. (It's metered parking.)

A medical doctor came to see me for a physical. I was assigned a social worker who saw me each day and my pdoc came each day as well.

Because I was suicidal with intent, I was taken to my room and had someone with me the entire time, and I mean the ENTIRE time. No privacy going to the bathroom, could not be out of anyone's sight, etc. I was there 4 weeks and underwent ECT treatments.

In terms of mental health, there wasn't any therapy. There was music and art therapy. We were required to keep our rooms neat - beds made, clothes neat, ...

If you are struggling, my suggestion is to start with a therapist to figure out what is going on and come up with a treatment plan.

I think some people think if they check themselves into a hospital it will make things all better, but it doesn't. The hospital is only good for creating a safe place when we are desperate.