I stopped taking my medication last summer it made me too tired I joined the Arny National Guard in December. Now I am going through a rough time (preganant, broke up with the father and ex husband wont take kids while I drill I have to ask someone else) and may have to take medication. Willthey give me the time I need to recover and adjust to medication. Did I make a bad choice joining the Guard at all?
2007-02-05 02:34:22 · 9 answers · asked by ms_sweet_real 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You need to take your medication, so whatever you have to do t do that you should do. Otherwise, things could get worse. My suggestion is to not disclose that you have been diagnosed Bi-polar, just go to the medical support and report your symptoms and they should pick up on it, diagnose you and give you proper medication.
If you would like to leave the military you can and there are people to help with that, just give advice and keep you and your baby safe.
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call the GI Rights Hotline @ 1-800-394-9544 they offer free advice, its a free call.
best wishes and God Bless.
2007-02-05 02:44:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How is it the Guards fault that your life is filled with so much drama. I have a friend that went through the air force with bi-polar. You need to let someone know about your condition and get back on the meds. In regards to the kids, you had to let the military know who would be responsible for your kids should you deploy. If its the husband and he won't do it, you will need to find someone else. You may be discharged under geneneral conditions and not eleigible for any benefits, so be ready for that. You may also be brought up on charges for not disclosing your condition. Remember signing that piece of paper that stated that if you lie you may be prosecuted? Best of luck.
2007-02-05 02:41:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is no game! You should be kicked out for fraudulent enlistment.
I have know idea where some of these answers are coming from. This is the US military and if you fraudulently enlist you are in major trouble. Get off this my commander is a nice guy! Where do you draw the line then. How about this, when I was 16 I robbed a convenience store and never got caught and we shot the guy but he never died. That my friends is a crime whether you were caught or not. Do not fall for the pity potty crap, I been there and heard all this garbage. You lied and you deserve what ever comes your way for lying to get into the Military.
2007-02-05 02:42:27 · answer #3 · answered by tbird 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You need to disclose this information to your medical officer immediately. Bipolar, while manageable, is a serious illness and you need to be on your medication. I have a son who is also bipolar and he stopped taking his medication and ended up with serious medical complications. This is not something to play around with and you'll probably be on medication for the rest of your life. You must accept this and realize that although there are definitely side effects, tiredness being one of them, that the medication will help you with the ups and downs and allow you to lead a somewhat normal like. Please, I beg you, notify the guard, and get back on your meds. Good Luck!
2007-02-05 02:51:56 · answer #4 · answered by Trail Hiker 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They will be understanding, and give you the time you need. If you go to your commanding officer and honestly explain the situation, they may be able to offer some additional suggestions to you as well. CO's have been in the service for a while, and have experienced many situations that junior officers have not. However, before you see your CO, you should see their juniors first, as you do not want to jump the chain of command. Move one rung at a time, until you find the answer that works best. I have been in a similar situation myself in the Navy. Good luck to you.
2007-02-05 02:42:35 · answer #5 · answered by wespectmyauthoritah 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You engaged in fraud when you failed to disclose your bipolar condition. So, you're guilty of fraudulent enlistment. If you're lucky you'll just get a general discharge for the convenience of the government.
2007-02-05 02:44:11 · answer #6 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's quite possible that they could actually give you a dishonorable discharge. By not disclosing the information is basically the same as lying.
2007-02-05 02:39:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wont they give you leave for being pregnant? I would think they would give you leave for that, and you could take FMLA from them after the pregnancy, which would give you time to get readjusted to the meds.
2007-02-05 02:43:42 · answer #8 · answered by bmwdriver11 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ouch, can't you get in a lot of trouble for lying on those things?? yikes. i would think its best to come clean and take whatever they give you. can you safely take your meds while pregnant??
2007-02-05 03:23:34 · answer #9 · answered by Steph C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋