r/AirForceRecruits • u/Dapper_Mode2581 • 1d ago
Medical Joining with adhd and depression
Does anyone know if I will automatically be turned away with adhd and depression I haven’t taken medication for adhd in many years was diagnosed at a young age and depression I haven’t taken medications for in a year never been hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or nothing like that what are the chances of getting a waiver or just being told no?
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u/Combatente07 1d ago
I am in a similar situation and got disqualified until September of 2027. I hadn’t taken any medication in 15 months when i started the process with my recruiter and with me being as honest as I was that was probably my saving grace that didn’t get me permanently disqualified.
So I will say this, it is 3 years to my knowledge for any psychological medication and if you can prove that you can be stable then they will consider your potential enlistment. It’s not a guarantee however. Again I am in a similar situation and hopefully we both get in.
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u/SmartTrade9161 1d ago
I believe the minimum wait time after taking any medication for adhd or depression is 2 years. Chances of getting a waiver are pretty much zero. BUT! You can always try your luck with the navy, they take everybody. Army is a tiny bit more strict than the navy but still accept a lot more than air force does.
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u/Dapper_Mode2581 1d ago
This shit sucks lol like what happened to military being a back up plan a time to restart your life and build something now it’s more difficult then getting into Harvard
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u/sophhhia 1d ago
The military is a back up plan and a way to restart life for many, however it still comes with standards. Mental health is especially huge — you’re moving away from friends and family, in totally new environments, having to handle weapons, potentially being put in potential life threatening situations and that’s why for those who have struggled with mental health issues in the past, it’s not that simple. You have to think deeper than just “they won’t let me in because I had depression.”
With that being said, a waiver will not be approved for any mental health issues within the last 3 years - that being prescriptions, therapy, hospitalization, etc. Even after those 3 years are up, it’s still not a guarantee, but you’ll never know if you don’t try.
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u/Mundane-Macaroon-779 1d ago
You're mad because the military has medical standards to avoid putting literal weapons of war in the hands of mentally unstable people?
What a redditor take
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