Bipolar disorder often involves bouts of depression or mania that require hospitalization, which can be particularly stressful for both the person being hospitalized and his or her loved ones. Most stressful, perhaps, is the idea of going to an unfamiliar place, particularly if you’re being hospitalized for mania accompanied by paranoia. In addition, you may be worried about whether your insurance will cover the hospitalization and for how long and how this facility stacks up to other available facilities in your area.