i take effexor xr for anxiety and was wondering if i can still take it when i enlist?
2007-10-21 20:23:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, not a chance. I believe you'd have to be totally off the medication for at least 2 years before they'd consider you for enlistment.
2007-10-22 00:47:09 · answer #1 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most likely but your recruiter is the best source. I know the standards are incredibly low right now, and the age limit is 41, and as stated before there is a waiver for everything.
Are you sure the military is the best place for you if you already have anxiety issues? you may want to see a therapist and ask for coping techniques and find some that work, so that IF you join and endure some extreme anxiety you can cope or the meds will be effective.
2007-10-22 06:10:47 · answer #2 · answered by krisischool 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
YES. The Army is excepting damn near everyone. One thing with the ARmy is that there is a waiver for everything (I'm an ADMIN) Just talk to your recruiter. Your anxiety wont be a problem once you graduate basic and all of that...but in basic it might be a problem because trust me..your gonna go through some REAL BS during those nine weeks... Just talk a recruiter about it and he will square you away.
2007-10-22 03:30:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
if you are on any type of mental health med, you may not enlist. you must be off them for 12 months under doctor's supervision and function normally for that time before you can try and get a waiver.
2007-10-22 09:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the medication. The only way to find out is to ask a recruiter to get you the latest data.
2007-10-22 03:26:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It more depends on your level of anxiety. Warfare is very stressful, if you are now being treated for stress being a warrior might not be a good choice for you.
2007-10-22 03:29:01 · answer #6 · answered by San Diego Art Nut 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes you should be able to. They will even work to find you a job that will help you with your anxiety. Talk to your recruiter.
2007-10-22 03:29:27 · answer #7 · answered by Kenzie072 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
you know,if you need that stuff,the military will just worsen your ills
2007-10-22 15:47:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not mentally stable, forget it.
2007-10-22 07:46:03 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY .... NOT!
cant even be on asprin when you join
2007-10-22 06:44:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋