Going IP is rarely a trip to the Waldorf.. I have personally never had a "trip" like that so that doesn't make sense to me.

Anytime I have needed IP is when I am not safe at all it really is a life or death situation... Needing to go IP always causes upset in work and family life, friendships and just routines most people have.

If you need IP is probably because your life isn't flowing right along, because if it were flowing along you wouldn't need to be tinking about IP.

If your safe but just struggling to get from one day to the next then there are IOP and PHP programs that can be very helpful. I have never done one as the closest facility that offers it is over 100 miles away.

Are you see a Therapist on a regular basis ? If so maybe you need more often sessions. Maybe find some group sessions you can join in.

I had a very rough spot not long ago and I saw my T 3 times a week for a couple weeks it was a last ditch attempt to save me an IP stay, it worked.

As for work and school days missed you would have a Doctors excuse that should be helpful.