Taking care of people who are experiencing severe mental anguish happens so regularly that it’s difficult to pinpoint specific instances. However, I remember helping treat a homeless man who was causing an uproar in the ward. He had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was unable to afford the medication. The lack of access to the necessary pills, combined with the fear of being in a strange plac, meant that this individual was a danger to himself and others. After securely restraining him to prevent injuries, I followed a doctor’s order and administered a drug to ease the patient’s panic. However, the soothing words and understanding attitude I displayed while working with the patient were arguably just as potent as the pharmaceutical intervention. After the man’s discharge, he found me and offered thanks for treating him with such compassion.