Posted by Dr. Bob on May 13, 2004, at 23:19:16
In reply to Re: US Military service and psych meds « HappyGirl, posted by Dr. Bob on May 9, 2004, at 17:05:06
Is there no US military board? (nm)
Posted by jack smith on May 11, 2004, at 2:05:13
In reply to Redirect: US Military service, posted by Dr. Bob on May 9, 2004, at 17:06:25
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Yeah, but no photo's are allowed.. ;) (nm)
Posted by colin wallace on May 11, 2004, at 8:50:43
In reply to Is there no US military board? (nm), posted by jack smith on May 11, 2004, at 2:05:13
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Re: Yeah, but no photo's are allowed.. ;)
Posted by green hornet on May 11, 2004, at 12:45:46
In reply to Yeah, but no photo's are allowed.. ;) (nm), posted by colin wallace on May 11, 2004, at 8:50:43
When facing medical/emotional issues in the military as an officer honest is the best policy. If you are denied service or given a discharge, and especially if denied AND required to repay your educational benifits (which probably will not happen) you have the right to appeal. Contact the Judge Advocate General's staff and state your case. In my experience (I am retired Navy -- NNC) you will get a fair shake if you have your ducks in a row and the JAG will help you do this.
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Re: US Military service and psych meds
Posted by PhoenixGirl on May 11, 2004, at 23:03:56
In reply to Re: US Military service and psych meds » afatchic, posted by mattdds on May 7, 2004, at 23:59:04
Hi Matt. I would strongly encourage you to just tell them everything. It's for the good of all.
Your accomplishments prove that you are a professional and competent person. If the military turns you down because of your anxiety disorder, that does NOT mean that you are an incompetent person. You could work as a civilian, and you've already proven that you're competent by all of your accomplishments. The military just puts people in situations where an emotional problem could interfere with your job. Realisticly, it could happen. You wouldn't want to be in that situation.
You just have to make sure they know about your health so a realistic decision can be made.
I sympathize with you totally, I wanted to join the armed forces but could not because of my mental health problems. But there are so many professional opportunities, in and outside of the military.
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