Do you think someone with social anxiey and depression could handle navy or airforce bootcamp? I'm thinking it would help their problems some- being in a structured enviroment, building confidence and life skills...How about someone over 25 with hardly the will to get out of bed?
2007-05-18 22:16:35 · 18 answers · asked by brut44 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It's not every day that I don't feel like getting out of bed, I mean I'll get up lift weights eat, watch tv, or screw around on the computer. But, I just don't feel like participating in society and having a social life. I lack the confidence in keeping a 9 to five job, so that's why I think the military would help...and as the one guy pointed out, I probaly won't have time to dwell on things that don't matter and be overly self-obsessed. Also interacting with other people would be great for me, just awkward at first.
2007-05-20 01:03:12 · update #1
i think bootcamp would make things worse in my opinion I don't think it is a good place for someone with depression and anxiety
2007-05-18 22:21:58 · answer #1 · answered by jenn 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I know this is going to sound sarcastic, and this isn't how I mean it:
I think that you have as much chance of finding comfort from going into the military, as you would in joining a cult.
No joke. If you think that the only way to get out of the anxiety, isolation, and depression that you are feeling, is to join something that doesn't give you the option of wallowing, then those two options are about the same.
My feeling? Neither are going to be good for you.
A better suggestion, is to find an organization that helps people worse off than you (homeless, poor, sick) and volunteer there. You will work with people, you will get some pride in yourself because you will see that you can accomplish good, and you will keep going, because you will know that those people really do need you.
Military boot camp CAUSES anxiety and depression in the "normal" people who go to them.
2007-05-26 17:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by nojunk_9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is 13 years old and has alot of issues with mental disabilities, depression, defiant disorders,school problems & anger issues. We weighed the options of sending him to a boot camp and after the school district, teachers, probation officer and mental health met with us during an IEP they all agreed that this would defiantely not be a good solution to the problem. They felt that the in- your- face screaming and the harshness would be to much for his mental status and would make him worse and more confrontational. We ended up placing him in a structured residential treatment program out of state. He has been there for 3 1/2 months now and he has progressed quite a bit. His school performance has improved, they have taught him more responsibility through chores, therapy and a structured schedule with time frames. A boot camp or military is meant for someone that can handle the everyday ups and downs. A person with disabilites has everyday issues with these areas and should not go into any type of program like that.
2007-05-24 08:02:47 · answer #3 · answered by blazergirlblazergirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Social anxiety can cause these feelings, which can also lead to severe depression,
http://www.socialanxietyinstitute.org/ds...
There is hope; I've been there, and still am there, it is a long, hard struggle. I recommend
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cognitive_b... worked best for me, with mild anti-anxiety meds. I suffered from social anxiety for over 15 years. I've tried individual therapy, and group therapy and studied psychology for 10 years, as a profession, but also with the hope to cure myself.
Depending on your comfort level, you could go to a psychologist that practices CBT and specializes in anxiety disorders, seek a group therapy, or create one. Usually those that do attend the group therapy are a bit more high functioning because as you know, it can be difficult to speak in a group.
Another idea is to see if there are any local research studies being conducted that you could participate in.
The program that finally worked the best for me is this one: http://www.socialanxiety.us/findinghelp.... and I was lucky enough to have a structured behavioral group to go along with it. Sometimes the people that actually attend this program come back home and form groups.
I recommend a mild anti-anxiety med in addition to CBT therapy.
Any questions, let me know ... I can't tell you how much this has improved my life!
Another great website: http://www.markway.com/acceptance/menu.h...
2007-05-26 18:01:23 · answer #4 · answered by Advice Please 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a diagnosis from a doctor or did you make your own diagnosis?
If you really have these diagnoses given by a doctor, boot camp probably wouldn't be a good idea.
But, it would depend a lot on how well you did. If you were sucessful, it would probably do a lot of good. If you weren't, the mental issues would probably get worse. I would thnk most people with depression/anxiety would probably draw negative attention to themselves, and not do well in a bootcamp type situation.
If possible, ask your doctor.
2007-05-25 16:47:31 · answer #5 · answered by majnun99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly don't think that someone with social anxiety and depression will benefit from the military. First of all, they screen you and make sure you are fit to enter. And if you get thru, they will put you thru emotional tests that challenge your ability to believe in yourself. This will wear on you, and you may be told you are being disqualified. My suggestion is to see a therapist, I see one, and get the help you need. If you are truly desiring the military, get some help first, that is, if the person I am answering this question for is you. Take care.
2007-05-18 23:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by rach_cast 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be good, it would force you to deal with it. Just remember you are just as good as anybody else and nobody has the right to judge YOU. It takes some people a long time to realize you shouldn't care about what others think just yourself. The first person you have is you, and anybody who is judging you isn't worth YOUR time. You should just get up one day and just get in your car and take a road trip...no planning, just do it. Break up your routine before you decide to go into the military. Something to give you a boost. Boot camp would be hard but just think about how you'd feel when you make it through.
2007-05-26 17:31:30 · answer #7 · answered by sunkissed525 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No that could drive you deeper into yourself, compartmentalizing every feeling, every thought, which may work for the term you're in service, or even just while you're on duty, but beyond that you'll still have these issues to deal with, you would probably wake up some day really, very sick at a really bad time for you to be so. Please stop dodging bullets hun the time for you to be happy is now.
2007-05-18 22:29:04 · answer #8 · answered by Jeska J 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
anxiety and depression are moods that we all experience sometime in our lives and yet we go on and mature with all sorts of new experiences.
as for bootcamp, one has sign up and pass a physical before bootcamp takes place and if the person doesn't pass, oh well, if he does pass then only time will tell.
Best to try and fail than to never try at all.
Of course Lonely and Hopeful above's profiles certainly disagree with my point of view.
Thank goodness for diversity
2007-05-18 22:25:35 · answer #9 · answered by 21 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've been thinking of joining the army o'r something out of sheer desperation. I'm in pretty much a similar situation as you. I'm unemployed, 26 and hardly any discipline.
2007-05-25 07:55:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not a good idea. It's also not fair to their fellow sailors or airmen who depend on their good judgment and support. They need to get help first, and get help fast. "someone over 25 with hardly the will to get out of bed" has an illness and needs professional help.
2007-05-18 22:28:35 · answer #11 · answered by shanseuse 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋