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The hospital should be the last resort. I think it is best to deal with your illness out in the real world as much as possible.
Some people don't do well in hospital at all. Some even become dependent on it for support which isn't healthy.
Hospitalization can be traumatic. I've been in a few psychiatric units and found them to be unpleasant places. All the bad behavior, violent outbursts, and abrupt staff (nurses, orderlies, even psychiatrists) hurt me. There wasn't much privacy. One time a nurse walked in on me while I was using the toilet. Stealing is also common.
I can still remember the young girl who would have outbursts regularly that disrupted the entire unit. Orderly codes were always called on her. It was such a relief when she was discharged. Another patient decided to threaten her life outside the Emergency Department. A few times I have witnessed patients teaching others how to hurt themselves. Stuff like this doesn't help especially if you are sensitive.
If you need to stay in hospital get your psychiatrist to admit you. It is a lot better than going through the Emergency Department. Psych services there are usually terrible.
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