Hurting in Ohio, sorry your feeling Down. I was Hosptalized last
May in 2007.

It was not voluntary though. When I first got there I was quite
scared. After 2 days or so, I felt better.

We had group meetings to attend, and we all ate at the same time.
With snack hour around 8p.m. We also had a library and a Tv room.
This is in massachusetts. After 15 days I couldn't wait to go home.

I know how you feel when you say your afraid how u will be looked
upon, I think alot of depressed/anxious people worry about that?
I think its normal, because of the stigmatism attached to Mental
illnesses. Its gotten better but Unfortunately it still exists.

But talk to your doctor first if your meds aren't helping. Get his approval first, if your feeling way low and are suicidal go to E.R. right away. Good Luck...and peace to you