cash - I don't think you have to worry about your kids being traumatized if you go IP. I was inpatient five days in january, and the only thing I got while in there regarding my daughter was her being pissed I was gone and demanding to know where mommy was. Lol. I heard her over the phone while I was calling my husband. WHERE'S MOMMY!! And then when I got out she told me I was scary, or she might have meant I was scared.

She's really sensitive to my emotions and knew something was not right with me before I was committed.

And now she can tell I'm depressed and gets so upset when I cry and hugs me and tells me she loves me about five times a day and is glued to my side.

Anyway, if you go IP, don't worry. Your kids want you better I'm sure.