Good idea to get help?

if your thinking about going, it will probably be beneficial to you if go. I have not personally been in but my ex girl was when we were together, usually your in somewhere around for 30 days, but depends on why your in and how your progressing, also depending if you go in for attempting suicide, or something like depression or something similar they will place you in open or secure unit of hospital (secure unit, no phones, and many other things, limited time outside etc.. this sucks, try to be placed in open unit if you have the option to request..). From my opinion, going in, helps, it really does, for some more then others, but you will end up better . You will do different activities when inside, from 1 on 1 talks, to group chats, going out on air, maybe play some sports or card games, or painting, or just be alone and have the time for yourself. Its not that bad really if you have fear,it is not like some movies try to show horror story’s about it (thought, there might be some more serious disturbed persons in your part of the clinic that might get on your nerves), but that’s about it.

My biggest tip would be, don’t be afraid or ashamed, before going in, tell someone and ask them to come and visit you! that is probably the most important part, you will probably feel vulnerable and maybe embarrassed to have visitors, but I have found out, this is the time you can actually bond with family, friends or loved one the most (from my experience). Even if you ask someone your not a very close friends with, to come 2 or 3 times, will make a great deal of difference for you.