if not...what if you were previously on the medication?
2007-10-02 20:09:05 · 7 answers · asked by ShakeyoSenses 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
First off, if it refers to you personally, thank you for your interest in helping your country and placing your best foot out there. I wanted to make sure that I started with that. There are an awful lot out there who just could care less. Secondly, even though there are in fact restrictions on that ( I believe the first answer is correct about having to be off of them a year) keep in mind that we are still at war. Im just going to throw that out there (hint, hint). We are still at war. Secondly, to be honest, there are soldiers out there who were on antidepressants and sent on their deployments anyway. See a recruiter, be straight up and see what they can do. Understand though that military training is based alot on what is termed as frontal stress. Frontal stress is very hard to deal with . What I mean by frontal stress is someone in your face pushing you to your limit and forcing time limits on very important decissions NOW. It can be very very hard to deal with but is necessary if someone is going to be able to handle the stress of a war zone later on. Think hard about that. If this is for someone else and you are asking for them or concerned about it..... either way... the same applies. More than anything I think attitude is next to everything. Just the thought of stepping forward at a time of war is honorable. Take care.
2007-10-03 00:46:36 · answer #1 · answered by Kerrick C 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, can't be on actively. If you were previously on something (and admit to it) then you will require a waiver (special written permission to join - not that big a deal in most cases). The conditions for the waiver are: must have been off it for over a year AND have a note from the original doctor (or as close a possible) saying you no longer have the condition for which it was originally prescribed & have no other condition that might require such meds.
2007-10-02 20:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by djack 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No you can't. You have to be off of them for a year before enlisting. It's in part for your safety as just quiting anti depressants can have some nasty effects sometimes.
2007-10-02 20:16:52 · answer #3 · answered by fortyseven 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
current use is a DQ. you must be off the meds for 12months ..with doctor's approval..and function normally during that time to be considered for a waiver..
Long term use for non situational depression is a PDQ.
Suicide attempt or thought is a PDQ
BiPloar, any type is a PDQ
going off meds w/o doctor approval is a PDQ
2007-10-03 01:25:49 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no you cant. if you get a waver you can still join if you previously had taken them. i had a friend try to join the military who had been seeing a therapist for a while but they couldnt get a waver for it
2007-10-02 20:36:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't have to be on the pills.
Try it with "The Power of love"
Those beautiful love songs with lyrics.
In healing the wounds and sorrows.
String up those love songs into an unchain melody.
2007-10-02 21:44:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
No, who wants a hyped up depressive manic carry weapons next to them??
2007-10-02 22:59:58 · answer #7 · answered by conranger1 7 · 1⤊ 5⤋