Question regarding mental disorders/prescriptions

[ExplosiveWang]

I have a serious love for the Corps and I plan to enlist very soon. However, recently, I went to the doctor to talk about anxiety. He prescriped me cymbalta, which is an antidepressant, and also gave me some samples. I stuck with the samples for about 2 weeks before throwing them away because they made me feel tired all the time. I never went to a pharmacy to get the prescription filled. Does this disqualify me from enlistment?


Thanks in advance.

[josephd]

If you weren't officially diagnosed with anything I don't see a problem but if you seriously have anxiety issues I would second guess joining the Corps if I were you.

[ExplosiveWang]

If you weren't officially diagnosed with anything I don't see a problem but if you seriously have anxiety issues I would second guess joining the Corps if I were you.

Hello, thank you for the reply.

My anxiety issues have always been mild. I've been victim to sweaty hands, cold chills, tremors etc. but I've never really lost my cool or went crazy (then again, I've never been shot at either). I actively face my fears in order to keep it under control. If, however, it still seems too serious I will reconsider maybe another branch.

Thanks again!

[m14ed]

Read the rules, fill out your profile..

Do what you're supposed to do ,,

and you'll have no anxiety ......

[Zulu 36]

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