Thank you! I've had my heart set on it for a long time now, and there's no way I'll give it up without a fight. I looked around online and people say that "no" is your best friend at MEPS.
Romney did lose because "less-fortunate" love handouts from the government. I'm not going to go as broad as "minorities", because many minorities voted for Romney. But to all the misguided African-American's who voted for Obama just because he's "black", are our countries most ignorant people...
How could they ever find out that I was diagnosed with it at one point though? I was thinking about just not even telling my actual recruiter (hence why I posted this) - nor the people at MEPS. I've had one panic attack, ever. And that was because I was being an ignorant, childish teenager and I...
Exactly my point. I've told my parents & my doctor this, time and time again. I don't take my medication, because I DON'T need it. Although, it says "panic disorder" on my medical records, which could hinder my shot in joining the military. Stupid.
Haha! Now there's all kinds of disorders that automatically disqualify you (even those that I couldn't see interfering with the military). Even in my case, I understand how chronic panic attacks could disqualify you - but I never get them. Doesn't make sense to me.
I'm prescribed medication, but I don't take it - because it doesn't do anything. Which is why I believe I don't have the disorder. Although, my doctor seems to think that I do. I can function completely fine, panic/anxiety-free without it. I do on a daily basis. But I don't really know how I...
Hi everyone,
I was recently diagnosed with a panic disorder (WITHOUT agoraphobia). I'm currently 17 years old, and I plan on enlisting this summer. I've only had a hand-full of panic attacks throughout my entire life. Joining the Army is all I've ever wanted, and I see some people saying you...