afraid of a trip to the hospital

My depression is back full force after being stable for a year or so and I'm worried that I might have to go to the hospital if it doesn't get better/gets worse by the time I get out of school in about a month. I was wondering what other people's experiences were at the hospital because I've never been and am really worried???

Hello, Blarky, and welcome to the Bipolar Forum.

The hospital is the place to be when an illness is serious, and some forms of  mental illness are serious and need hospital treatment to correct a chemical imbalance or other problems that a patient may have. In that respect, they are the best places one can be when they are needed.

Your visit may be for only 24 to 48 hours in many cases, and you'll get the best nursing and psychiatric assistance that is individualized to meet your needs. If you need to go, try to enjoy the food (if it's good!) and rest--most importantly, you need to rest while you're there.

Take care and have no fear. ("Nothing is to be feared; it is only to be understood"; a statement made by Madame Marie Curie, who, along with her husband, discovered radium.)

It's Genetic

Hi there Blarky! I have been hospitalised 4 times for Mania in the past and it sure was a lifesaver for me. The meds got me back on track plus the therapy in the hospital helped me to change my way of thinking. It really did me the world of good. I agree with the others, there is nothing to fear. It will just benefit you. So if you have to be admitted to hospital, go and rest and get well. My thoughts are with you.

and bring a good book to read. :) I got really bored and it made everything worse, but my Dr. understood and didn't make me stay longer.