Chu, a Hong Kong form-six student, claims he has been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from beaten gotten by police in September which has eventually led to him abandoning his upcoming exams.
According to him, his head, back, and limbs were severely beaten. He said he was hospitalized for two weeks where he received two stitches on the left side of his head and also underwent surgery for a fractured right finger.
Chu noted he was present when pro-democratic protesters formed a human chain at Tai Po Market MTR Station on September 7.
Police reportedly arrived as some activists were vandalizing the station and made several arrests, including the 17-year-old form-six student.
Chu, in an interview, claimed he studies at Carmel Pak U Secondary School and that he was only at the premises as a spectator because he lived close to the area. However, he was beaten by police with batons and arrested on suspicion of unlawful assembly.
The form-six student said he was diagnosed with PTSD after the tragic event and since then has to take over four different types of psychiatric medications daily.
Chu further said:
Basically I cannot sleep. Sometimes I am afraid to sleep. And when I sleep I would have nightmares, and would suddenly wake up for no reason.
The form-six student unable to cope with schoolwork
The form-six student reportedly returned to school in October when he was unconditionally released by police after refusing a bail extension. The former level six- student on his return to school said he was unable to focus in classes and is still able to cope with a full day at school.
He said he has anxiety and would always feel like throwing up, attached with have dizziness occasionally.
Chu noted that with the approval of his parents, he had to abandon the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination till he feels better to take the exam.
The form-six student said he hoped to study medicine-related subjects to help those injured in the protests.
Hong-Kong protest
The protest which stretched over eight-month led to an unprecedented political, economic and social crisis affecting everyone here. One effect which demands more attention has been the deterioration in Hong Kongers’ mental health.
The protest initially began against a now-withdrawn extradition bill, but soon the movement escalated as protesters demand democracy and an independent investigation into police behavior.
