We are actually still in the middle of divorce,but have been separated for a while, but he thinks he might be bipolar or something like that. I know he must have some mental health issues, because he had this horrible mood swings and an explosive character. Does anyone know what a psychiatrist's diagnosis might do to his career? He is prior Air Force and I know just calling and asking for counseling put up a red flag for them. He needs help but does not want to get kicked out- or be flagged- Any advice from active duty or prior military?
2007-08-19 03:35:57 · 9 answers · asked by Navyexwife 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
He is currently switching careers and is waiting for a Medical Corpsman package to be approved.
2007-08-19 03:59:51 · update #1
It depends on his career field. If he is an MP, for instance, it COULD affect his being allowed to carry a weapon. Same is true if he handles nukes in any way or is a pilot. But if he has a more mundane career field (no offense, just didn't know a better way to describe it), if he isn't psychotic or a danger to others, it might not make any difference at all. Similarly, if his promotion in his career potential is influenced by any of the above factors, that could potentially affect his promotion potential. Other factors, are what kind of medications, if any, they put him on.
2007-08-19 03:57:23 · answer #1 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He wont get a red flag put on his record for asking for an evaluation. If he is diagnosed with bipolar disorder or any other psych. problems he most likely will be discharged but it also depends o the disorder and the severity. The best thing would be when he has a weekend or a few days off to make an appt. with a private doctor and see what he finds out, no point in getting the navy worried if its just stress or some other non serious problems.
2007-08-19 10:47:43 · answer #2 · answered by Lana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If diagnosed as bipolar he'll get a medical board and most likely be discharged. The guy above me is wrong. The military is not going to manage a serious mental disorder for an active duty sailor with drugs.
2007-08-19 10:43:52 · answer #3 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you have the money to be diagnosed outside of the on-base system? I know that Tri-care will pay for this eval, but if it will hurt the career and is just a hunch, then you may want to go outside. Check the local board of health to see if any free or reduced services are available.
On the flipside, if he truly is bipolar, like my father was, he needs help, regardless of his career path.
2007-08-19 11:06:55 · answer #4 · answered by Paul B in Japan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bi-polar disorder is disqualifying for retention. So, he will appear before a medical board which will reccomend his separation. If he has three or more years of service, the condition could be seen as having been aggravated by service and he might be awarded disability compensation.
2007-08-19 12:48:39 · answer #5 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I just talked with some navy guys last night who says you will get kicked out for bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
2007-08-19 10:44:29 · answer #6 · answered by lvillejj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If your ex comes to find out he is bipolar there are my psych drugs he can take and he will be as normal as you or your friends. Yet if he does not see someone and he does have it the possibility of nervous break downs and violent behaveior are higher.
2007-08-19 10:43:44 · answer #7 · answered by Ryan S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
and if he doesn't get help and has a break down that causes death or injury to his fellow Sailors that would be better?!
He has AN OBLIGATION to get the help he needs, regardless of the cost to his career. His lack of action could end up hurting other innocent bystanders and their families.
2007-08-19 13:22:19 · answer #8 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
all of these disorders that get diagnosed are very very dangerous. the drugs they give, they aren't even sure if it is the right ones for him. it is a trial and error situation. personally. i hate all of these prescription pills bull crap. they are addictive and people have been known to kill themselves and others while on them. meanwhile they will lock you up for years if they catch you with marijuana, which is not addictive and has never been blamed for suicide or homicide. i hate this fu*king government. the rest of the world doesn't use this drugs the US disses out.
2007-08-19 10:52:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋