>I was in the psych ward once and It wasn't as bad as it could have been.
Depressed/suicidal
>they just gave me a pill. Zyprexa. and 3 Klonopin a day.
>They had, I'm guessing a room/padded cell where I heard screams coming from but I think you are only put in for, well you know.
>They CAN inject you, and Will ONLY if needed.
>I was in for 7 days. When the visit with the doc came He wanted another 7 days but I got out because I had a psych appointment. and felt a lot better from all that rest.
I committed myself which is much easier to get out sooner rather than being committed by police, family, etc.
>They took everything and locked it up. I could wear my pajamas. NO DRAWSTRINGS, or anything on you that you could potentially hurt yourself with.
>The patients I roomed with were surprisingly very quiet. Although, walking down the hall, or being in group therapy, craft class, especially the lunch room, Which I did not stay in. They had coffee though!
>I didn't do much. The "library" was pretty limited. I think I read the Tim Allen book. And slept.
>For me, The Zyprexa was amazing because I was cloudy and tired, until I got used to it. But being in there isn't fun. but necessary. I may have to go back soon which I am not happy about.
>The only people I met were the mentally ill and Addicts. One was definitely shipped from a prison. I walked by his room while he shat right in front of me. Worst smell ever.

That's my personal experience. I've heard there is much worse and much better.