I went to a trauma unit for IP voluntarily. I was not able to function, was switching like mad, ugh. It was helpful in several ways. I learned a lot about trauma, it's effect on the body and mind. I was safe and I was able to relax because there were so many precautions for safety on that unit that I believed that I would not be successful in any violence toward self.

Because I went voluntarily, I could sign myself out if I wanted. That made the whole thing easier, too. I grieved that I was in a psych hospital; my mom had to spend some time in one and I didn't want to be following her footsteps. But overall, yeah, it was a good decision. I do recommend you go somewhere where they treat trauma or dissociation rather than a general psych ward.