It's funny how people will sympathize with those with cancer (a life-threatening illness) but not those with mental Illness. I think it's because they know cancer could happen to them but they assume mental illness will never effect them. I am also in the medical field and I've heard some horrible words said about patients. I work for a cardiologist doing echocardiograms and stress tests. I see a lot of patients with anxiety and other MI's. I've gotten to know the medications so I usually know ahead of time. I always try to take special care of these people. Most are anxious and upset when they come in, and I go out of my way to make sure they leave the office happy. I've had people cry in arms and let all their feelings out. I usually let them I've been in their shoes and it will be alright. I treat everyone with respect no matter what age, social status, weight, gender, etc. We have some horrible nurses who judge everyone for everything. It must be difficult to be them for being so perfect.