I'm manic depressant and want to join the army?

Question

i am good at hiding my disorder so i could get through MEPS , but I'm worried off my meds what might happen in the military . What kind of toll does boot camp take on a person is it as bad as people say it is , or is it as easy as people in the army say it is . I want to join its the olny thing that could open doors for me but is it a good idea . I am in such bad shape now i cant work for more than a few weeks without quiting . Will the army break this cycle , and help me become more self reliant , any psychologist , militaary person that has mental issues could help please

Answer 1

not gonna happen. You must be off all meds for at least a year and function normally(hold down a steady job, finish school, etc) during that time. and the Doc has to take you off, you can't just quit.

If you lie you WILL be found out and you WILL be charged with fraudulent enlistment, which is basically a federal offense.

Do you REALLY want to be responsible for the deaths of others because you had a breakdown in the middle of firefight?!

Answer 2

I don't think you should join if you have mental issues. It is a very stressful situation for a lot of people and what makes you think you could handle the stress if your already a manic depressant. Why push your problems off on the military. And I wouldn't think a manic depressant should be given the weapons that they carry around. My son is in the military and I would hope they don't have people with mental issues covering his back. I'm sure there are lots of jobs out here that could help you become self reliant. If you can't work out here without quiting what makes you think you could work in the military without quiting. My son faces life and death situations and doesn't need a quitter covering his azz.

Answer 3

Unfortunately you are not fit to join the military the manic depression in a military environment will not do so well,especially if your not used to being away from home.Meps will catch that you are under medication and they'll ask what for and you will have to tell them chances are you could be disqualified from joining any military service because MEPS might believe you are a harm to others or to yourself and you might not be fit to handle weapons.If anything talk to a recruiter and see what they say,really i can't tell you how many time I've seen depressed soldiers in BCT harm themselves and all where put on suicide watch and all where chaptered out.

Answer 4

that doesn't fairly sound like a bi-polar circumstance to me. I t must be. If it maintains, you will get a "drugs assessment" with a psychiatrist, which grants a much greater precise diagnosis than guessing in this talk board (and by way of me). usually bi-polar cycles ensue usually, and are not fairly situational, it fairly is triggered by way of something that takes place (regardless of the shown fact that at cases it could appear like they are). they basically come and pass, regardless of situations. additionally, with maximum bi-polars, the size of a cycle (while manic or while depressed) is often lots longer than 2 seconds! regardless of the shown fact that a 2-2nd cycle is theoretically attainable. lower back, if the temper flipflopping maintains or the depressions worsen, you are able to see a doctor (psychiatric).

Answer 5

It's hard to say. joining could cause it to become better because its so demanding and supervised and could put you into a positive routine BUT it could also make it worse. If your already having a crappy day the last thing to make you feel better is a jackass screaming at you telling you to lick the crap off his boot! you should ask your doctor what he/she thinks.

Answer 6

im like you and let me tell you its a **** life! i love to run and workout but i can only keep it up for a limited amount of time. which is only 2-3 months. i thought that the army would break the cycle too but it didnt. i constantly feel like im overworking my body when we workout. im so burned out on pt i cant stand it!! for me basic was really fun. this was during a time when i loved to run and had a good attitude. i dont think basic is that hard for anyone. all it takes is the right attitude. but seriously im so burned out. i guess thats why ive been waiting for 7 months for my unit to kick me out... some people just dont belong. and theres nothing wrong with it. if you feel like this is the best decision for you, then go ahead! at least you tried.. but i thought that the military would be the life for me but i was so WRONG.

Answer 7

At some point you'll have an episode and then you'll be done, they will bounce you out like a red rubber ball after they have determined this was a pre-existing condition and you falsified your enlistment. You're setting yourself up for a lose-lose situation.

Answer 8

DONT JOIN THE MILITARY. It will make you worse. Get yourself well first and under some control. If you think civilian life is tough. I wouldnt want you in my foxhole.

Answer 9

Sorry to say, you are no use to the military, your potential to harm yourself or others rules you out.
You need proper medical care and thearpy.
Why should the military take you on??

Answer 10

yea....um...if your manic depressive, im pretty sure you shouldn't be carrying a gun around...i think you could handle it, but the disorder may get the best of you one day, and, "pop".