I know that there are some mental illnesses that can disqulify you from military enlistment. I personally went through a breif bought of circumstancial depression after my friend died (about a year ago), which unfortunatly leaves me with a record of hospitalization.
Does anyone know anyone in my situation that has worked around this regulation and how they did it? It has been my deam to be in the army since I was a kid, and I'll do anything I can.
2007-12-11 11:58:30 · 7 answers · asked by aphrael11235 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
My friend was not in the military. He commited suicide after we had gotten in a fight, so I blamed myself.
It was a very difficult time for me, but I've moved on with my life and been doing very well.
I don't see myself slipping back into a serious depression, because of the training I've recieved in coping with stress and grief.
2007-12-11 12:28:42 · update #1
Current mood disorders are disqualifying. A history of a mood disorder like major depression would only be disqualifying if it involved extensive outpatient therapy by a mental health professional for a period of six months or longer. That's not "working around the regulation". The citation for the regulation is below.
2007-12-11 12:37:33 · answer #1 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been suffering from post partum depression for the past one year when I gave birth to a baby boy. I couldn't stop thinking about how my husband loves him more than me and how things might be better if he wasn't born at all. Thus, I stayed away from him because I knew that I might do something I will regret for the rest of my life.
Almost instantly I went to a therapist and convince them that I need help. Among other things, I've tried herbal supplements and other book to treat depression but nothing works like the Depression Free Method. So now I'm proud to say I'm one of the happiest mother in the world. My husband loves us both very much and I thank the Lord for the blessing he gave us.
Depression Free Method?
2016-05-16 06:52:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their major concern is will you go back into a depression when you see other Americans die in the line of duty.Maybe you can make it work for you. Tell them, my friend was a true American and mine and his dream was to serve together defending freedom and I know now he is with me always in spirit. That should work but do some serious soul searching here, can you handle watching another human die right before your eyes?
2007-12-11 12:22:47 · answer #3 · answered by Delta/Bravo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you had what is called situational depression, and in most cases it is NOT a disqualifier. you still, however, have to disclose the hospitalization and all other medical records.
as long as they do NOT indicate that you ever thought of or attempted suicide yourself, you should be okay.
2007-12-11 13:10:56 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know...
but hopefully u can follow ur dream.
and tell me how it goes cause i wanna maybe join teh AF
:D
2007-12-11 12:05:59 · answer #5 · answered by mr.gl00my™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont say anything about it. they only know about your history what you tell them.
2007-12-11 20:01:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't tell them about it.
2007-12-11 12:15:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋