Im in the Army and have always been slightly depressed but never been diagnosed because I keep it to myself.But when I am with my husband it is a different story.With him I am able to express how sad I always am but I also get mood swings when with him, and verbally and physically abusive with him. I've punched, hit, and thrown things at him several times.I pick a fight for anything.The thing is, I am ONLY this way with him. At work I am always quiet and I rarely talk- I keep feelings to myself. I have concentration problems and dificulty interacting with people though.I am also a slight hypochondriac (a little obsessed with diseases) and I take pills for any little sympthom,and my husband hates this. The Army doesnt know my problems are more serious and I dont want to get medically discharged because I only have a few months left to ETS. But my marriage is about to be destroyed because of all the abuse. How can I get counseling without getting discharged? I am currently in Iraq BTW.
2006-07-11 01:11:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
the best thing to do is to talk to an army chaplin. i know from expereicne.
2006-07-11 01:20:29 · answer #1 · answered by da train 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girl you need to decide whether or not your marriage and own peace of mind is more important than the army and being discharged. It's most likely the army life that has originally created this situation. do you love yourself enough to seek the help you need now regardless of what happens to your career? Other than depression it could be possible that something else is wrong like bipolar for instance creating the mood swings and abusive behaviour etc. if not treated correctly you are putting your own life at risk as well as others. And share your feelings with others and try loving yourself enough to realise only you can change and create a better life for yourself before it's too late. Or just accept that you are the way you are due to lack of self love and that's why you treat your husband this way and that you are making excuses to address the issues you face daily. Choose to acknowledge it's serious and depression is a huge issue in society today and you aint the only one suffering from it. you may jeopardise your work but your spiritual life will suffer worse if you do not do what you can to now today. Most soliders suffer from depression that's why majority of soldiers drink and abuse their families in some form. seek help asap before others suffer as a consquence of your choices. x o
2006-07-11 08:29:06 · answer #2 · answered by clarissa l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go on sick call and ask for a referral to a psychologist. Your chain-of-command should support you in this.
Believe it or not there are lots of soldiers who sometimes need assistance for depression and the Army is working very hard to remove any stigma that getting help may have caused in the past.
2006-07-11 09:41:55 · answer #3 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
army one source is a good way too help with any probalm they can give you a referal to see a doc without having to go to your PA for a referal. But the first thing you should do is let your chain of command know you are having probalms. They cant help you if they dont know you are having a problam
2006-07-11 09:56:17 · answer #4 · answered by guy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can professional counseling through the chaplain on the post. The chaplain would be a good place to start, he would let you know as well if he can't help you where to seek counseling.
You can always talk to your first shirt, he/she might even know where to seek good sound advice.
I will be praying for you that you get the help you need. Also, thank-you for your service to our country. It is greatly appreciated; I have a son and two brothers who are in the military, all three are in the Air Force. Thanks again.
I will be praying like I said for your help and safety.
2006-07-11 08:23:10 · answer #5 · answered by momof1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm definately agreeing that you should talk with a chaplain. Most units have one (or more) assigned to them, so just find out who/where yours is. If you don't have one in your unit, that doesn't matter; any unit's chaplain will gladly speak with you and offer help with any problems you are having.
Trust me, the Chaplain Corps guys are awesome
2006-07-11 10:13:26 · answer #6 · answered by travis_b7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact Military One Source...
I think you can access it online as well...
They can get you SAME DAY appointment with counselors in your area.
They are the best in the business!
2006-07-11 16:48:00 · answer #7 · answered by Nicole 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋