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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I have responded in kind before: the phone number for The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, is as follows: 1-(800)-273=8255.
Press, please, the number one; for Active Duty troops; and, for Veterans. PFC (Join to see)
Press, please, the number one; for Active Duty troops; and, for Veterans. PFC (Join to see)
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Go to a private doctor, not from someone in the military, you WILL be flagged. Good luck.
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Go to sick call. They will give you a psych consult. Go to your appointment and ask them. We don’t know the extent or cause of your issues. I’m sure you’re not going to get a diagnosis here.
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Sorry to hear. Hope you are getting the help you need. There are probably a lot of discretionary resources out there too.
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What you have been suffering from is highly treatable. Go for help. The first contact with a mental health professional is the first step to a much more enlightened and resourceful life. Be a lifer whether in military or not. Let us know what you did and how you feel. We care!
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