I'd say the first time is the scariest as its all new. For the most part it's boring. The hardest part for me is knowing I can't just walk out the doors. But just because you need to be hospitalized does not mean you need a caretaker or can't be on your own. It's just a bump where you need intensive care then you can be on your own again. Mostly hospitals release people before their fully stable so a couple days at mum and dads wouldn't hurt.