Posted on Dec 15, 2023
I'm struggling with my mental health especially with the holidays approaching. I can't report it to my leadership. What should I do?
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I obviously don't want to say too much, but I am anxious and stressed in work and life and don't feel my leadership cares. I'm unmotivated, not eating, irritable around my kids - I hate who I am right now. I don't think my chain of command will be supportive based on what I've seen with others in similar situations. Other than a chaplain, where can I get confidential help? I really don't want to ruin my career.
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Posted 12 mo ago
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Dealing with chain of command issues can be difficult. It sounds like it might be helpful for you to talk to someone. We encourage you to check out this page to get connected to professional online support & in-person resources near you.
https://www.rallypoint.com/emergency-support
https://www.rallypoint.com/emergency-support
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You are also welcome at Warriors for Life. Groups meet every day
https://www.facebook.com/WFLVirtualgroup
And since you are on active duty, check out military one source...counseling without fee and no report back to your leadership.
https://www.facebook.com/WFLVirtualgroup
And since you are on active duty, check out military one source...counseling without fee and no report back to your leadership.
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In addition to what everyone else has mentioned, I wanted to discuss the career aspect.
By policy, seeking and getting behavioral health / mental health treatment CANNOT be held against you. But your behaviors CAN. It is far better to get help and get better before something bad happens, both personally and professionally.
I had weekly appointments for about a year and then dropped down to monthly appointments, which I kept all the way through to retirement. I still have monthly appointments 6 years into retirement.
There is nothing to be ashamed about, and no reason to hide. And if your CoC tries to use it against you, use open door policy to talk to their boss.
By policy, seeking and getting behavioral health / mental health treatment CANNOT be held against you. But your behaviors CAN. It is far better to get help and get better before something bad happens, both personally and professionally.
I had weekly appointments for about a year and then dropped down to monthly appointments, which I kept all the way through to retirement. I still have monthly appointments 6 years into retirement.
There is nothing to be ashamed about, and no reason to hide. And if your CoC tries to use it against you, use open door policy to talk to their boss.
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