Turtle, I am an RN suffering from severe depression, alcoholism and benzo addiction. It is interesting working in an ER and seeing psychiatric patients. I listen to other RN's making comments about the patients which are just downright mean and uncalled for. I just listen to them and would just like to tell them that I have experienced this in the past but I feel it's just won't make a difference. Many tell me not to say a word for it could stigmatise me!! I do talk to many of the patients about my past and I find that the patients are relieved that someone understands them!!!