I have been IP twice. The first time I was 16 and for some reason I only remember one thing Oh, and I cried A LOT the first day because I was scared. The second time I was IP I was newly postpartum and delusional. The thing I remember most about it was how boring it was. I was in a public hospital and there was very little care. Minus two half hour sessions with a group therapist that were a joke, we just roamed the halls, watched TV, read, and colored. I was with very sick patients though. Admittance was fine this time, perhaps because I am older. I agree with everyone who has said to admit yourself instead of being committed if you are able. I was once threatened by my then therapist to be committed so I went to the ER voluntarily. I lied and said I was in no immediate danger so they had me do an IOP instead. I have done IOP twice and the experience is SO much better.