he has been in bootcamp for the marines for 2 wks and is really down in the dumps
2006-11-29 02:17:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
That's perfectly normal , it's called the " HUMP " and everybody hits it in Boot Camp , sooner or later .
His D.I.'s are trained to watch for this and know how to help get him past it .
SEMPER FI !
2006-11-29 02:23:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Boot camp is designed to make a recruit a part of a unit and not an individual. You loose all your privacy, your right to decide what you are doing and when, and even are told when to go to the bathroom and where. The first few weeks are the hardest on all, they are made that way so the recruit will automatically look to others for guidance and leadership. Hopefully, they will eventually learn that the platoon is relying on each and every member to be the best they can.
The best thing you can do is to keep the lines of communication with your brother open and understand that he is going through something that very few experience. Remind him that he isn't alone in his feelings and odds are that the recruit standing right beside him is probably feeling some of the same things.
Another important thing to remember is that when your brother comes home for the first time you will be meeting a different person than the one that left home. You will be meeting an individual that will automatically be polite and use phrases like "yes, sir or yes, ma'am". A person who has more pride in his appearance than they had before they left. Sometimes even scarier to some, a person who cares more for others than they did before.
2006-11-29 03:11:03 · answer #2 · answered by haveyarn2crochet 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm surprised he has any time to be depressed at all to be honest with you.. it wasn't that long ago that I was at Parris Island going through bootcamp and other than thinking about the possible mistake I made in joining I was too busy concentrating on not screwing up so that I wouldn't get everyone in trouble..
He'll be fine..It will probably take one or two more weeks for him to adjust...If you're writing him letters tell him the longer he's there the easier it gets (And that is true!!) he'll get more privileges and the D.I.'s will start to lighten up as he gets deep into it..
I wish him luck!!
2006-11-29 02:18:36 · answer #3 · answered by Sarsippius 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its the first 2 weeks that will do just about anything to break you down, its common to feel the challenge and hate it, but it pays off soon enough he will see...I guarantee it.
First 2-3 weeks are structured to test the core of your resolve. And any service person will attest to that.
2006-11-29 02:22:36 · answer #4 · answered by Diadem 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-13 08:38:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure that he will be just fine. He may not like it at first but he will end up liking it in the end. He may not know may people yet and he may feel like no one likes him. I just move to a new school and at first I didn't like because I didn't know anyone. I like it now. Just give he time.
2006-11-29 02:28:43 · answer #6 · answered by Hot Momma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is part of the process for becoming a soldier. He will come out of it. He will become friends with his colleagues and once he feels like he is part of something bigger he will become proud. He is a brave soul and I salute him for making this choice.
2006-11-29 02:22:52 · answer #7 · answered by only p 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
just homesick and its a new thing, he will either make it or not, tell him that bootcamp will finish soon, if he quits he will never forget it
2006-11-29 02:32:59 · answer #8 · answered by paki 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please don't use "extreme depression" as the equivalent of home sickenness or temporary sadness.
Depression is a serious and powerful illness which requires treatment. It will not simply "fade away" because of different circumstances or changes in the environment.
2006-11-29 02:36:17 · answer #9 · answered by C = JD 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
what r sisters for,do ur trick to make him laugh,be funny,ask him about the issue bothering him
understand him ,afterall u too have the same blood flowing to catch his dellima
2006-11-29 02:28:40 · answer #10 · answered by abc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋