I was in the hospital for 4 months out for 2 and then in again a 4 month stay. I was extremely suicidal, even had some serious attempts while being treated in the hospital, had ECT and many, many drug changes. I now have minor hospital stays for 1 to 2 weeks but continue to do ECT as an outpatient. I am fortunate in the sense that my drug regimen and ECT seem to be working now.