Posted on Jul 13, 2020
Want to admit myself into a mental health clinic, but would it ruin my career?
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To keep things short, lately I’ve been struggling with mental health. I’ve been having consistent thoughts of suicide and harming myself. I feel like the safest thing for me would be to admit myself but I’m scared that would ruin my career in the military. I’m in the national guard and don’t plan on re enlisting but I don’t want to destroy it or be discharged. If I get discharged for mental heath would it be dishonorable?
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Aiyime- I'm sorry to hear you are feeling this way. I think your instinct to reach out for help is the right one and you should follow that instinct. There are professionals that work with people feeling similar to what you describe and I bet you'll feel much better when you have them on your team.
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Nothing negative can occur from seeking behavioral health help. As someone who has been to BH and sought the help I needed, I am doing better than ever. I can tell you from experience, your career will not be negatively impacted. I would refer you to my Command Post about this topic. https://www.rallypoint.com/command-post/are-you-doing-enough-to-ensure-your-mental-behavioral-health-is-being-adequately-maintained
Are you doing enough to ensure your Mental/Behavioral health is being adequately maintained? |...
Behavioral health remains the most challenging factor of actively serving and separated members of the U.S. Military leading to the nationally recognized campaigns actively seeking to quell the 22 veteran suicides a day. The question that needs to be asked is “Can we do more?” During my time serving this wonderful country, I have attended the memorial services of four close individuals that I had the pleasure of working with. I have since...
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Hi Aiyime,
It sounds like you’re having a hard time right now. 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
It sounds like you’re having a hard time right now. 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
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