Hey! Currently attempting to go through the process to enlist and was curious what everyone thinks my chances of being disqualified are and if there is anything that I can do to keep that from happening?
I had two instances of going into a mental institution when I was younger, both due to heartbreak (paper work does not go into detail about that, just that I had suicidal thoughts) One instant was 10 years ago and the other was 7 years ago.. I also have self harm scars from when I was 18 (10 years ago)I have since grew as a person and haven't had any mental issues in a long time.
I currently do not take any medication, and haven't even taken anything for my depression. I learned to cope on my own and I am a functional member of society with no issues. I have a full time job, two kids that I love and cherish and I am married as well.
I do have adhd, which I was taking a non stimulant for but havent for two months now (even then I have gone 6 months to a year without them in the past), and for whatever reason my psychiatrist diagnosed me with PTSD without evaluating or even telling me I had it.. never taken anything for it, never felt like I even had it. To be perfectly honest I have been diagnosed with it for two years and I JUST found out about it 6 months ago when looking through my medical history.
I was disqualified 4 years ago for the air force for the mental institution stuff, but I know that they tend to be more serious about those kinds of things compared to other branches.
I really, really feel like I am mentally capable of enlisting with no issues, but I would like to realistically know my chances of getting in. These are a lot of hoops to jump through, but a majority of the problems were so long ago that I am hoping that they will see past my mistakes as a young kid.