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12-11-08, 10:04 AM #31
Try to get documentation that states that you were misdiagnosed with depression and that you did not need the medication. Based on your previous posts, it seems like you were put on anti-depressants because you have a pill-happy mother and doctor. This may not be easy to get because it would require your doctor to admit that a mistake was made. If this doesn't work, try to get your doctor to state that you are not at risk for future episodes of depression. This may be difficult if your doctor believes that you really did have depression. Many people in the mental health community have the attitude that depression is a life-long condition. They believe that once a person is diagnosed with depression, that person is always at risk. Remember that the goal of psychiatry is not to cure depression, but to manage its symptoms. At the very least, your doctor should be able to write something positive about your current mental state.
Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome!
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12-11-08, 02:03 PM #32
I have made an appointment with my doctor! Hopefully we can get this taken care of!
Oh and by the way, my congressman who I called yesterday, called me back this morning and told me they were going to try and help!
- Jacob
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12-11-08, 02:18 PM #33
Go get'em Jacob! Keep at it.
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12-11-08, 02:38 PM #34
Aye, Corporal!
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12-11-08, 05:24 PM #35
I am so sorry.
Hey Lagrand. I am in a similar situation to yours. I have been wanting to be a Marine since my freshman year of high school, and now that I am a senior I am chomping at the bit to join. However, I have had some problems in the past with OCD, but I am doing great now. I went to see a recruiter in June and they told me I need to be completely off the meds for a year before I can join. I am taking meds currently, but I will begin to get weaned off of them in January so that I can have a chance to join. It is just frustrating to see my one friend who is a Poolee prepare to ship in June right after graduation whereas I will be at home. I am proud and excited for him, but it stinks that I cant be in the same position However, this is not about me and my petty complaints. I wanted to congratulate you for the positive attitude you had through all this, because I know if I was in your shoes right now I would be ticked off. I am so sorry for your situation, but I want to encourage you to keep your head up. The One who is getting me through my struggles is my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and ANYTHING is possible with Him. Stay encouraged, because you have the determination and willpower to succeed to become a Marine that most dont. God bless.
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12-12-08, 02:18 PM #36
Here's a quick update. The Captain over at the Recruiting HQ has just put his endorsement on my paperwork and is resending my stuff to MEPS in hopes that it will get approved. Gotta run!
-Jacob
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12-12-08, 03:28 PM #37
Good luck and keep me updated too please
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12-12-08, 04:49 PM #38
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12-12-08, 06:09 PM #39
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