My son is going to the doctors tomorrow and I am hoping he recives anti-depressants. Does this discharge him from the Navy or anything? How do I make sure he gets the meds and stays happy. He was bound to get them. I guess, leaving home is a big change for him and all. Navy or College this was bound to have happened. He likes the Navy wish us the best of luck!
2007-09-23 11:03:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
sounds like you want him home.
understandable but you have to let go some time Mom.
Wish you both all the best.
2007-09-23 11:09:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doc will most likely refer him to the health clinic on the post (if this is not who he is already going to see) as most GP in the military will not prescribe anitdepressants without the OK of a psychiatrist first. Depression and taking meds is not grounds for discharge. He may be ordered to work with a therapist to get to the root of the issue and to track his progress. Antidepressants don't make the issues vanish, just help with the physical symptoms enough so the person can work through them. This could affect his ability to go to certain bases or his ability to do certain jobs...but that may all depend on what the counselors recommend. It is far better for him to get the help than to forgo it over possible career issues.
2007-09-23 11:10:29 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your son can get anti-depressants in the military. I'm in the Air Force, and I'm currently on anti-depressants. I don't know what condition your son may have, but I have post-traumatic stress disorder from serving in combat. I go to weekly counseling for it, and I'm on two different kinds of medication. I didn't want to take medication for it, but the severity of my condition decided otherwise. If he's just feeling down about things, he needs to talk to someone. Medication isn't always good. I would recommend counseling first. Have him visit the mental health clinic first. After all, a mental health professional has to determine the need of medication before it can be prescribed. I hope this helps. Thanks.
2007-09-23 12:58:03 · answer #3 · answered by Rodney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your son is on medications for major depression he is disqualified from enlistment. If the depression existed before his entry (I'm guessing it did) he will be given a medical board to document that and be discharged under honorable conditions for that pre-existing condition. The first source is the standard of medical fitness which applies. The second source is the administrative guidelines for his discharge processing.
From that point on he will have to pay for his own medications.
2007-09-23 13:05:44 · answer #4 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will have him meet with a chaplain, then maybe some other advisor to try to work out his issues. If that doesnt work, he will meet with a Military psychiatrist. That psychiatrist will determine if he is fit for full duty. If not, than he most likely will be discharged with a medical discharge. This is not necessarily a good thing to have on his record.
2007-09-23 12:12:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he needs to grow up and quit his whining. If he is depressed and needs drugs it's only because he was depressed prior to joining.
Being in the Navy during Viet Nam and a draft I never heard of anyone needing drugs for their depression. You deal with it and make the best of it without drugs.
It's called part of life.
2007-09-23 11:16:43 · answer #6 · answered by labdoctor 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No I'm afraid they'll make him walk the plank.
lol
sorry.
Seriously I don't know. But in my mind your health is more important than anything else, including your career. So focus on that.
2007-09-23 11:13:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long has your son been gone. To wish your son to begin a lifetime of drugs is beyond my comprehension. I hope they are able to help him without medication.
2007-09-23 11:09:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋