Hello NoddaProbBob: I'm sure my experience isn't what you had in mind. I've been involuntarily committed to the psych units of 2 different hospitals. Personally I never felt that either one did me any good in the end. But that's just my personal perspective. I would imagine there are other people who could offer a different view. Since you would be going in on a voluntary basis, presumably to a program designed to treat eating disorders, this might make a difference. Could you, perhaps, visit the program you might go to & learn more about what they do? This might help you to decide if inpatient treatment might be useful for you. Good luck!