Hello everyone.
Im a 25 y/o Asian male. Im currently taking Paxil for anxiety, mainly because I had a hard time falling asleep at night. I have 2 refills left, and after I finish them, I am going to have my doctor take me off. Ive done research on this, and ive read you have to be off for a year, before you can even start the enlistment process. I also read at another website that it stated you have to be off for at least 6 months!!! Is this true?|I hope it truley is. I am currently a senior in college and will graduate in June of 08, and want to leave for BCT that month. Im 25 going on 26 and Im not getting any younger. I know I am a bit old as most new recruits are 17-18, but it took me this long to mature enough to follow my dream.
Does anyone know the real length of time? Thanks everyone, I appreciate this.
2007-09-14 12:52:33 · 11 answers · asked by FullSpeedAhead 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I can see it now! You will enlist in the Army hiding the fact that you have mental sickness issues and jeoporize your whole platoon with the facts that you have an anxitey problem. You're what we will all read about in USA Today. Army solider goes postal kills own troops because of anxiety issue! War isn't going to help your situation at all. Leave the boots and the brass to someone else and consider a job far less stressful than the Iraq war! Try something like "developing flavor names for jelly beans or Ben and Jerry's ice cream"! For the love of God, do not go off and join the Military until you know for certain that you have no other issues other than a sleep disorder. Because not only will God hold you accountable so will your Country! Sleep tight Kid!
2007-09-14 13:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by logicboy 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Paxil is dangerous to take, i am sure your doctor explained to you the nasty side effect.
If you have a serious sleep disorder to be on medication, I strongly suggest you rethink about enlisting as you will be pushed toward a limit that will take a toll on your physical and mental health for a very long time.
Many recruits who had been in similar situation, enlisted after a long term use of tranquilizers committed atrocities beyond belief if not harming themselves.
Think about it!
2007-09-14 13:02:30 · answer #2 · answered by WO LEE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anxiety is usually a pretty big no go when it comes to the military. You may want to keep this on the down low if you really want to join. You could always just ask a recruiter and find out the exact amount of time you've gotta be off it, if any. Even if you can't enlist right away, you could still take the asvab, and start considering a mos.
2007-09-14 13:00:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm sorry I'm not certain but I sure hope it's a LOOOOOONG friggin time.
Sorry, if this is your problem, but you could easily be a detriment to your unit, though I am sure people will work with ya on recouperation if you are committed to service and able to handle it in the long run.
Take the year (or better yet longer) man, and keep the faith. Much appreciation for your committment to our country.
p.s. Uncle Ant (above) = LAMER. We don't need more dishonesty and b.s. in society.... especially in the service.
2007-09-14 13:00:12 · answer #4 · answered by Sequestered Drossel 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
currently on those types of meds is a PDQ. you must be OFF the meds and function NORMALLY for at least 12 months before a waiver will be considered. once you cannot easily get back on them after enlisting, specially with a history.. they will most likely discharge you if you cannot function without them.
2016-04-04 21:23:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To start, I hope you're trying to become an officer not just enlisting...what a waste of a degree and money
But anyhow, talk to your recruiter. DO NOT LIE, it will come back to haunt you. Just be honest and I don't think you'll have a problem.
2007-09-14 13:00:26 · answer #6 · answered by amanda t 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have to take medication for anxiety you should not be in the Army and find another job. Because if i was your commanding officer i shurley would give you a big case of anxiety.
2007-09-14 14:22:22 · answer #7 · answered by Clark H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I know for a fact you'll need documentation from your doctor for evaluation at MEPS at the least. You may have to send a waiver evan higher or your condition may not be waiverable at all.
The absolutely wrong thing to do is hide it when you go to MEPS.
You need to go talk to the source. Your local Army recruiter.
If he tells you to hide it, your talking to the wrong guy.
2007-09-14 13:44:22 · answer #8 · answered by oneiloilojeepney 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Current or history of anxiety disorder is disqualifying for enlistment or appointment in the armed forces.
2007-09-14 14:35:46 · answer #9 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 months and function normally during that time. Long term usage( generally 6 months or more) is usually a PDQ. waivers are seldom entertained.
2007-09-14 14:49:16 · answer #10 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋