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.
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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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As many have already stated on this post and your first one, We all sincerely hope you have addressed your mental health issues. Before anything else that needs to be addressed and more so it should be official and not something under the table from immediate family members. The Army discharged you publicly and if you are attempting to re-enter service or challenge your original diagnosis you will need documentation to support your assertion that you are well. Even more so if you are trying to challenge the complete diagnosis but I would warn against that as it was previously said that adjustment disorder is a temp diagnosis due to your current situation and PTSD is something that sticks with you much longer. If the need to diagnose you with PTSD due to childhood trauma is needed that is where your medical provider and documentation comes into play.
I wish you luck.
I wish you luck.
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As others have said, your mental health should be the priority.
Second to that, it will depend on how you were chaptered/discharged out and if you have a reenlistment code that permits you to reenlist.
Second to that, it will depend on how you were chaptered/discharged out and if you have a reenlistment code that permits you to reenlist.
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Currently waiting to hear back from my recruiter on my situation hopefully by the end of the week I’ll know more what I have to do
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PFC Hunter Martinez Hunter, you are young and have your whole life in front of you. You mentioned a suicide attempt. Wanting to join the military is admirable, but your first step is seeking help for the trauma that you suffered. Have you sought help?
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. Contact the Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online, or text 838255.
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PFC Hunter Martinez
Sgt (Join to see) I’ve got a meeting next week with one to evaluate my current conditions
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SSG Carlos Madden
PFC Hunter Martinez - Thats great to hear. I'm not asking for specifics but did you contact the VA line after Sgt. Hallock reached out?
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