I asked a question kinda like this a while ago, but from a different perspective. I thought previous IP stays I had were involuntary, but I realized they really were voluntary admissions. I was however presented this as the only option, so I was confused about it. After I saw a new psychiatrist 2 weeks ago, I was such a basket case, the psychiatrist asked if I felt I needed to be admitted for IP. If I gave any indication I might need it, they would have sent me to the psych hospital immediately. But just because I was an emotional wreck in a mixed episode, they (the psychiatrist and the supervisor) couldn’t force me to go.

But what instances cause you to get involuntary IP? I want to be completely honest with my psychiatrist tomorrow, but after some incidents that happened with me today, I don’t want to be forced to go to the hospital. I didn’t get into any legal trouble, but I did things that were a danger to me and could have been a danger to others, fortunately nothing happened. I have been in crisis all day, and periodically over the past few weeks, but went over the edge today. I am ok at the moment, just don’t know how long that will last.

If I didn’t get arrested though, no police were involved, can they put me into involuntary IP?