Bad experience going to the ER
I had a bad suicidal episode last night. Ive been going through depression completely alone. Dealing with breakup after a long relationship. My ex told me not to harm myself as she knew i had history of self harm. So i went to the er hoping to have someone diagnose me or whatever.
The queuing process was bearable. I think because i told the registration person im suicidal they put my number ahead of everyone else. The problem is though after i get into the checkup room.
I know our MOH is very short handed nowadays but i didnt expect the room to have another patient right next to each other. Basically a long table where two dr attend their patient on each end of the table. So when i told the dr about my situation, she asked about my history, what happened that led to the depression etc. Then she consulted with the dr beside her which i assumed her senior dr. Here's where things got worse.. Both dr suddenly started interrogating me about my details and theyre being very loud about it too. Im sure at least 5 other patients can hear about my problem and also know my background, where i work etc. Not to mention i work at a public office nearby the hospital too so i got paranoid thinking someone might know me personally. I know i can simply said i prefer to talk privately but i was so overwhelmed at the time that i couldnt bring myself to told them.
In the end they called a specialist and gave me a set of alprazolam to get through the week as i do have an appointment with Mentari this wednesday. Maybe im just unlucky but i kinda regret going there tbh. Went hoping for help but got public judgement instead. Thats all for my experience, i hope its just an issue with my local hospital and not everywhere else.