My IP stays have always been okay.. Its not a vacation, But your safe and your meds can be moved and changed quicker because you are being watched 24/7.

Mine has a set schedule , up at 630am , I see my pdoc daily , Loads of group therapy and activities, Time to call family, friends , Nurses always available if you need them for anything. You will also be checked over by a medical doctor to make sure you are also being cared for physically if you have ongoing health problems. A social worker will see if there is any programs or help you could qualify for.

My average stays where 3 to 7 days.

I am quite shy in real life actually. But usually by the second day I have no problems talking to other patients .. My IP has a total of 12 beds, so smallish group of people.

I will tell you If your Pdoc pushes you to go IP ,,ALWAYS ALWAYS sign yourself in, then as long as your not suicidal they really can't hold you longer than 3 days.. If you get baker acted then the IP Pdoc can hold you longer if they feel your not ready to be discharged.

Does your area have a partial hospital program? (PHP) or intensive out patient program ( IOP) ? That can be a huge help if you have access to one, Ask your Pdoc.

Ip is a great place to be when your not safe to be alone.