depression

Hey there, I have a good amount of medical conditions that is starting to weigh to heavily on me. I have the typical back problems from being so tall on the ship and other physical injuries, but what I am really worried about is my mental health. I already have been diagnosed with major...

I’ve been in the Navy for approximately a year and a half and was involved in a terrible car accident 4 months ago that Im still recovering from mentally and physically. Ive been on TEMDU for 4 months but was just now found “fit” by my doctors and am to report to an aircraft carrier next week...

Hello, I am currently a full time member in the air national guard. In December 2016, I was suicidal and swallowed 8 sleeping pills because i have been having relationship issue with my ex-girlfriend. I went to the ER the next day voluntarily and the doctor said I was very cooperative and didn’t...

Hello, I have made posts on here before, but I'm at a really unsure part in my service. I've been told that I won't be going under a MEB anymore due to the nature of my DOS being Aug 28. I was informed that my doctor was developing a report months ago. I understand that MEB's aren't a given and...

Hello, I have made posts on here before, but I'm at a really unsure part in my service. I've been told that I won't be going under a MEB anymore due to the nature of my DOS being Aug 28. I was informed that my doctor was developing a report months ago. I understand that MEB's aren't a given and...

Has anyone went through more than one MEB for separate mental health conditions at the same time? Curious of the process/results/ratings?

I'm AD AF with about 6 years TIS. I was anticipating a med board and the process has just started. I got a call from my PEBLO Apr 3 that basically said the process was starting and I'd have to notify her of any leave and couldn't go TDY. Apr 6 My profile was changed from temporary to a code 37...

First let me say that all my life I wanted to be in the Army and I finally achieved my dream last march. I was planning on doing the green to gold program then finishing my 20 as an officer. Unfortunately during Basic life decided to throw a wrench in my plans. While being "smoked" (we were...

In my Exam notes it has an X on: Occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms which decrease work efficiency and ability to perform occupational tasks only during periods of significant stress, or; symptoms controlled by continuous medication.... Which I understand to...

In my Exam notes it has an X on: Occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms which decrease work efficiency and ability to perform occupational tasks only during periods of significant stress, or; symptoms controlled by continuous medication.... Which I understand to...

What is going to happen if I don't seek mental health treatment after I get separated and the re-evaluation comes up? Are you supposed to seek treatment and is it required? I don't know about you but I absolutely hated sitting in a chair talking to some psych over my problems. Will they lower my...

Lurker for awhile, so I went ahead and created an account to start posting and documenting my situation. On yesterday, I went to my annual PHA appointment & I was telling the physician that I am having trouble focusing, my heart would flutter occasionally when I'm frustrated, loss of appetite...

I went to behavioral health a few years ago and talked about how I had a suicide attempt before I joined the military. I also mentioned some medications I had been on. I never disclosed any of this when I joined. I currently see BH now for depression. How will that affect my rating getting out...

10 Years in active duty. Feb 2016 Initial mental health issue arises Mar 2016 Get seen for a month at mental health facility Apr 2016 Mental health provider says SGA is going to suggest MEB May 2016 Second Hospitalization for 1 month, no MEB yet Jun 2016 Mental health provider rights my...

Okay, so this is my first post but I am currently in the MEB/IDES program. I have already had my C&P exams and my entire MEB package is up at AFPC/VA. I have had bilateral IT band syndrome for 4 1/2 years as well as surgery on each leg which failed. I limp everywhere and I have constant, chronic...

Hey everyone. I'm currently going through the ipeb process. Last I heard two weeks ago was that I am in the pre va stage. I was just looking for some tips or advice to help get through this. Back in February my C&P exams were done. I've read over those and determined what the possible ratings...

If any of you have ever had TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) or ECT (Electroconvulsive therapy) for depression or any other mental disorder, can you tell me how well the treatment worked for you or any side effects you had afterwards? Also, can you tell me how you were able to actually...

New to the Forum. Just started my MEB paperwork the other day... my first appointment is next week. I have been in and out of mental health since 2010 and have been on and off medication as well as did a LIMDU period 2 years ago for depression and anxiety. When I went to the Physiatrist this...

According to my mental health PCM, I was originally being boarded for Major Depressive Disorder with psychotic features, PTSD, Anxiety Disorder, and Insomnia. (I'm USAF by the way) My NARSUM states that I only have Major Depressive Disorder, Severe, Recurrent (unfitting/severe), Social Anxiety...

I was medically discharged from the USAF in mid/late 2004 as a SSgt with a line for Tech after four months shy of 8 years of AD service. I received a 2Q RE code for a Major Depressive Disorder EPTS. I was deployed in 2001 and in the space of a week found out my wife at the time had drained the...