Posted on Apr 2, 2024
Should I be worried about receiving a discharge for Adjustment Disorder if I want to get back into the military?
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I was separated during training in April 2022. To me I thought the reason was because of my suicide attempt or ideation which I expected but how does the military get off on diagnosing someone adjustment disorder which is by the name recent events or situations that cause stressors or make you act how you normally wouldn’t act but the event took place in my childhood and was traumatic and made me crack bad cause no help was offered wouldn’t that more align with PTSD then adjustment disorder or should I even be worried about a miss diagnosis if wanna get back in cause I don’t want that traumatic event to control my future
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Before trying to get back in, I recommend you seek assistance in dealing with your childhood trauma. Good Luck.
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To get a full answer, you would need to speak with a Psychiatrist and/or Psychologist. However, looking at the Health.Mil website:
https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Center-of-Excellence/Clinicians-Corner-Blog/Adjustment-Disorder-in-the-Military
If you feel if you were misdiagnosed, you will need to seek an second opinion/diagnosis from civilian mental health providers that may help you with the paperwork.
https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Center-of-Excellence/Clinicians-Corner-Blog/Adjustment-Disorder-in-the-Military
If you feel if you were misdiagnosed, you will need to seek an second opinion/diagnosis from civilian mental health providers that may help you with the paperwork.
Adjustment Disorder in the Military
Imagine you just enlisted in the military. You’re young, in peak physical condition, and eager to test your mettle in defense of your country. Your family is cheering you on (though Mom’s a bit weepy), your school buddies just threw you a going away party, and you are exhilarated. Hoorah! And then you’re in boot camp. The physical challenges are fierce and exhilarating, but sometimes you’re not sleeping more than five hours a night, and you’re...
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Hi Hunter. What is your specific question? This may help others provide you with some answers.
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PFC Hunter Martinez
Should I be worried with misdiagnosis if my goal is to get in or will it help or hurt my case?
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