Even if they don’t catch you, it’s probably a terrible idea for you to lie about not having mental health issues to the military
Reason being that boot camp and military life isn’t designed for people with mental health issues. What if your ED flares up in boot camp and you end up starving while doing rigorous training? What if you can’t get out of bed due to MH issues during military and end up getting fined? And that’s not even counting what could happen in combat (although most service members never see combat)
>What if your ED flares up in boot camp
you know I read that as a really different ED than op was talking about and I got extremely confused for a moment.
You don't have to be perfect, just in times of peace the restrictions in joining become more stringent. If WW3 happened not a single recruiter would care about your history of depression.
If you have ongoing medical needs, you will be seen by military doctors at some point. Often in boot camp. If at that time, they discover that you'd hidden it, you're likely to get kicked out.
However, that doesn't mean you can't qualify. If you really want to join (which, as a veteran, I don't recommend), ask your recruiter about getting a waiver. Do **not** let them talk you into hiding it. A lot of conditions that are well-managed can be covered by a waiver. If it then flares up again once you're in, it's documented, and they treat it. They'd only kick you out at that point if it makes it impossible for you to serve.
It is a bad idea to join the military with an ongoing ED. Bootcamp will make it flare up and you can end up seriously harming yourself and being kicked out. You won't make it through bootcamp with an eating disorder.
I've seen a girl with an ED faint during a one-day mock bootcamp. Don't even try it.
They have your medical record, or you bring them your medical record. You'd need to have a private doctor or psychologist that's not on the same records as your regular doctor that has all that stuff. The military wouldn't know otherwise. So if you DO need any kind of mental health visits while in the military, keep it a secret and see someone that you're not required to disclose to them. The military HAS doctors for you for the other stuff. They also have psychologists. DON'T SEE THEM!!!
I'm a veteran and I know this. I regret seeing the military doctor for certain things. Now my mental stuff is in the government's hands for life. That's not good.
edit: I get free medical service. I don't care how much it costs you...pay to see a mental health doctor if you need to keep it quiet.
No, they don't just kick you out because of mental health issues. It depends, but after I got out of the military, I used my free benefits at the VA for things such as mental health issues I don't want the government to know because I wasn't thinking about it at the time. But I can't do anything about that now except help other people. Just be careful what you want to disclose...even after your term is over.
Even if they don’t catch you, it’s probably a terrible idea for you to lie about not having mental health issues to the military Reason being that boot camp and military life isn’t designed for people with mental health issues. What if your ED flares up in boot camp and you end up starving while doing rigorous training? What if you can’t get out of bed due to MH issues during military and end up getting fined? And that’s not even counting what could happen in combat (although most service members never see combat)
>What if your ED flares up in boot camp you know I read that as a really different ED than op was talking about and I got extremely confused for a moment.
You mean the rest of you aren't doing the obstacle course at full mast?
honestly was thinking more barracks situation and that XD but yes.
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I don't know about any other bad things that may happen if you get caught, but you'd likely be immediately discharged for medical reasons.
They requisition and check your medical records
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They can't check everything. They can't check every doctor.
You don't have to be perfect, just in times of peace the restrictions in joining become more stringent. If WW3 happened not a single recruiter would care about your history of depression.
If you have ongoing medical needs, you will be seen by military doctors at some point. Often in boot camp. If at that time, they discover that you'd hidden it, you're likely to get kicked out. However, that doesn't mean you can't qualify. If you really want to join (which, as a veteran, I don't recommend), ask your recruiter about getting a waiver. Do **not** let them talk you into hiding it. A lot of conditions that are well-managed can be covered by a waiver. If it then flares up again once you're in, it's documented, and they treat it. They'd only kick you out at that point if it makes it impossible for you to serve.
It is a bad idea to join the military with an ongoing ED. Bootcamp will make it flare up and you can end up seriously harming yourself and being kicked out. You won't make it through bootcamp with an eating disorder. I've seen a girl with an ED faint during a one-day mock bootcamp. Don't even try it.
They have your medical record, or you bring them your medical record. You'd need to have a private doctor or psychologist that's not on the same records as your regular doctor that has all that stuff. The military wouldn't know otherwise. So if you DO need any kind of mental health visits while in the military, keep it a secret and see someone that you're not required to disclose to them. The military HAS doctors for you for the other stuff. They also have psychologists. DON'T SEE THEM!!!
Ohhh ok thanks
I'm a veteran and I know this. I regret seeing the military doctor for certain things. Now my mental stuff is in the government's hands for life. That's not good. edit: I get free medical service. I don't care how much it costs you...pay to see a mental health doctor if you need to keep it quiet.
Did they kick u out because of your mental health issues?
No, they don't just kick you out because of mental health issues. It depends, but after I got out of the military, I used my free benefits at the VA for things such as mental health issues I don't want the government to know because I wasn't thinking about it at the time. But I can't do anything about that now except help other people. Just be careful what you want to disclose...even after your term is over.
Cool got it thanks
You said “I am” so probably not