The hospital has helped me several times when I've been out of control of my behavior, including suicidal and taking steps toward it. Sometimes it's not even about getting anything out of it, it's just a safe place to stay. This last IP trip in June was like that. It was just a safe place to stay while I tried to wrap my head around my trauma. It was a good idea to go in even though I desperately wanted to stay out for my son. Without it I'm not sure what would have happened.