In the residential setting of hospitalization for eating disorders, it does feel sometimes a bit stifling of others being there overseeing your every move, but it was very safe for me to be able to open up and work on my eating disorders with knowledgeable staff and support of other clients as well too.
Several experiences with hospitalization. Some were on a general psychiatric unit for the depression that came with the anorexia. Others involved a residential stay at a accredited eating disorder center where they provide 24-hour care under the direction of a physician, both psychiatric and medical physician, therapists, dietitians, mental health workers that are there and trained under eating disorders to assist you through your time and regaining some independence with eating.