Absolutely, it’s why I’ve been in the hospital 21 times in my life. I’d say at least half were unnecessary in that I could have been safe if I wanted to be but I didn’t want to be. My life was out of control and in the hospital I felt safe and controlled. Since my husband died I can’t just go to the hospital for every little thing anymore so I’ve put more effort into outpatient treatment instead. I did just get out if I patient but that was necessary because I was going to hurt myself severely had I been allowed to go home.