I had mixed feelings about my voluntary stay in the hospital. I was really depressed and was pretty likely to hurt myself so at my T advice I checked myself in. I was safe and didn't have to worry about outside stresses. I didn't get good help though. It could have been the hospital I was at. I decided to discharge myself after two day but I had to wait 72 hours.

There are intensive outpatient programs. My therapist said she had some other clients who have been to these and they helped. Its basically like a program where you go five days a week and spend a few hours in therapy and group therapy. You get a good amount of help and don't lose your dignity like being in the hospital. I didn't feel like I had any control in the hospital. Plus I shared a room with a guy who cried himself to sleep.

Me personally I'm not at that point but therapy and meds aren't doing enough. I'm thinking about doing group therapy. I don't have much support in my life and feel very alone in dealing with my depression.