i was diagnosed with adhd when i was a child, i was given ritalin to take for about 5 years. ive been off of ritalin for about 7 years now and i know i have my adhd under control to the point where it doesnt interfere with me at all. the only problem is i have nothing in my medical records saying that i was taken off of ritalin because my doctor never really took me off, i just refused to take it at all when i was 13. does meps need the info saying a doctor took me off or will a letter from one of my parents saying that ive been off for 7 years (this is what the recruiter told me to do) be enough to not be disqualified?
2007-09-13 06:45:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Your recruiters are going the right direction with asking your parents to write letters. I tried to join the US ARMY when I was 19- and I got disqualified in MEPS because when I was 13 I was put in a mental hospital because my mom was worried I was depressed (my step father committed suicide) Even though I was only in the hospital for 1 week, and it was 6 years prior, they would not let me in, due to it. (I had no letters with me) So I gave up. When I was 23 I tried again, but this time I got letters from my mom, dad, Friends, co workers, supervisors, and everyone that knew me basically, saying I was of sound able mind. It worked. I had to get a waiver- but I got in. The amount of effort you show to put this issue of yours to rest will surely pay off in the end. Get letters from everyone you can stating their opinions of you and how you handle things in your life. Good Luck! Email me if you need more advice on this...
2007-09-13 09:44:41 · answer #1 · answered by LayLooLaRose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you're still on the medication while your in ROTC or at Annapolis or w/e, you will have to do several urinalysis (pee test) and they will find that medication in your urine and will question you for it. If you have been off it for a while and no longer need it, then you can either lie and possibly face the consequences if they find out you were prescribed it for years or you can come clean and try to get a waiver if you still have ADHD. Not sure how likely that is with ADHD though. You may want to do more research on this.
2016-05-18 21:31:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the wife of a recruiter.....I say get it from the doctor. My husband has had people disqualified or needing waivers because they didn't have all the paperwork. They almost always need a doctor's note for something like that. It also depends on the branch of military.
2007-09-13 07:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I went through this recently! As long as you're not taking any meds for it now, then tell them you don't have ADHD. You don't need proof. If you were taking it, it would show up in your urine ( it's a methamphetamine). Just DON'T tell the folks at MEPS that you EVER took it and you'll be just fine. Good luck!
2007-09-13 14:46:13 · answer #4 · answered by smileyfaceinspace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you took ritalin then they can disqualify you from joining because of associated side affects that the Medical community is just now finding out about
2007-09-13 07:01:16 · answer #5 · answered by tap158 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
unless Mom and dad are licensed Doctors, a note from them won't matter. you MUST Have approval from your doctor. Since you admit to taking yourself off the Meds, you will most likely be Dq'd and a waiver may or may not be authorized. It may or may not be granted.
2007-09-13 09:14:01 · answer #6 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋