Having to been a victim of hospital mistreatment twice. And having a psychiatrist who refuse to treat me for PTSD
I pretty much lost trust in our SG healthcare system. Dont really dare to go and see doctor anymore without to thinking about what to tell them if they ask about my self-harm scars.
And now I am in very bad pain from all the unattended health issues.
Dear @user1446
I’m glad you reached out. From your sharing, I acknowledge you’re going through a lot - it sounds absolutely exhausting and deeply painful. You’ve been through so much already, and it’s completely understandable that after being mistreated not once, but twice in hospital, and having a psychiatrist refuse to help with your PTSD, that you’d lose trust in the system. That kind of betrayal cuts deep, especially when you were trying to get help.
You shouldn’t have had to go through that. And you shouldn’t have to feel like you have to hide your scars or explain them just to get basic care. What you’ve survived matters. Your pain—both emotional and physical—is valid, and it deserves to be acknowledged, not dismissed or ignored.
I can only imagine how hard it must be to live with unattended health issues, especially when it feels unsafe to even reach out. But please know: your body, your pain, your story—all of it matters. And you deserve support that is gentle, compassionate, and free of judgment. I’m sad the people you turned to didn’t give you that.
Please know You’re not alone in this. Even though it might feel like it right now, there are people who will treat you with the care and respect you deserve. And you don’t have to prove anything to be worthy of that care.
Please be kind to yourself, even if the system hasn’t been kind to you. You’ve made it through so much already—and that strength is not lost, even if you’re tired. I see you.