My first time I really didn't have much of a choice. I went to a clinic, and had a nervous breakdown and low and behold they had a psych unit attached to the clinic and I was escorted too. That was in Florida. I've only been involuntary 3 times the rest have been voluntarily, which is the best way to go if you value your freedom. Most times I was suicidal or I had lost someone or I was just going through lots of stuff and needed to be in a safe place. I haven't really had any "bad" experiences though. So far so good.