Posted on Jan 24, 2018
At MEPS I lied about something. What happens if I bring it up?
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When I went to MEPs, like most people, I had something to lie about. It happened to be depression and medication for it. Now I’ve been referred to behavioral health for depression. What happens if I bring it up to the counselor/ doctor? Is it best to just keep denying ever being depressed or tell the truth? Prison time? Discharge? Fine? Just want to figure out what will happen..
Edited 8 y ago
Posted 8 y ago
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I would just like to say that you should hope that no one that knows you sees such a statement because lying to MEPS in order to get into the military is an offense that could have you immediately booted out of the military or, worse, jailed.
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I wont echo what the others have said as they gave some great advice. This is something you have to decide for yourself. You basically have two crappy choices. You need to pick the one that you will be able to stare in the mirror at and live with. You have to be the one to live with your choices.
Regardless of the choice you make, you do need to seek treatment. I have known too many good people who didn't and ended up "opting out". Depression is a serious thing and like any medical issue it needs treatment. It will get worse over time if you don't deal with it.
Regardless of the choice you make, you do need to seek treatment. I have known too many good people who didn't and ended up "opting out". Depression is a serious thing and like any medical issue it needs treatment. It will get worse over time if you don't deal with it.
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