I'm having severe and persistent anxiety and i feel like i'm close to a serious breakdown which could mean a suicidal episode/attempt. I need to be in a safe and re-assuring place. All I can think of is the hospital but some are sterile and restrictive and stressful. Does anyone know of a hospital in New York City that I can trust? what i mean is, do you just sit in your rooms all day? are there groups? individual therapy? a bleak or a positive atmosphere? can i smoke? is bellevue a good choice perhaps? should i just go to the ER in the most affluent neighborhood? please help.


