Just wanted to share my experience.

I have never had to do this before. I got there and was taken back to triage within 10 minutes. I told them that yes, I did have thoughts but I didn't want to do anything but they still put me on a hold.

Here's what happened for the next 18 hours: They took my clothes including underwear and bra, they searched and then locked up my stuff, gave me a hospital gown, and then had me sit in a hallway in the ER until noon today with all my stuff locked up and nothing to do. Just me and my thoughts.

All in all, I understand it can be helpful for some people who are in true danger, but for those of us like myself who are just there because of thoughts it is torture. - 1 million out of 10 do not recommend. Seek a therapist instead. Or just stay away from Albany Med.

Still debating if I should complain. I needed empathy. I got treated like a criminal.