My normal IP has a “serene room” (many) soothing music, Wall Fall sounds etc. you can pick what you like , the lighting is muted, the furniture, there is a bed , oversized sofa, soft blankets, a small fridge with bottles of juices, milk, a basket full of snacks. I stayed there once for I dunno 5-6 hours and once almost 10 hours I guess.

A mental health tech is with you at all times , you can talk to them , cry or retreat into your self.

I have needed it twice, once I was psychotic and very frantic, the other time my Fibro pain was so bad I was a angry and punching my bed frame, I was a mess BUT wasn’t a threat to anyone or myself besides almost breaking my hand punching the bed frame.

Each time I was given oral Xanax or Valium ( Large dose) and once agreed to take I think it was Thorazine?

Vanderbilt does not use restraints on anyone unless they are out of there mind on street drugs, they are kept in the hospital until they are down from it, the psych unit is about 4 blocks from the hospital.

If someone is literally out of there mind they are typically taken to the hospital so medically they can be monitored ekg wise and whatever meds can be given at higher doses.

Vanderbilt is a very well known university hospital and they have one of the best psych services, I’m lucky they have been there for me.

I have heard freaking horror story’s from other patients that wound up at state hospital or other places.

I’m so sorry for any of you that have wound up in a hellish situation. Breaks my heart knowing it happened