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I am a rising senior in undergrad; currently, I am applying to Texas schools for MD/DO.
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Anyways, I began zoloft last summer (summer 2019) due to an acute episode of OCD. I had no idea that I was stuck in the OCD cycle (obsession-compulsion) until a psychiatrist pointed it out to me. Thankfully, I responded well to the SSRI and it helped me become more receptive to healing and growing stronger.
Doing research, I was enthralled by the opportunities offerred by HPSP and practicing medicine with the military. I did read about the gatekeeping against those with a psychiatric history. So, in a month's time, I discontinued my antidepressant.
Currently, I am stable. All is fine. I do feel intermittent relapses of depression, and it stings that I cannot use a simple medication to help me out. I do HIIT/lifting/running/diet. Sometimes that just is not enough. However, I remain working on goals and self-betterment.
On a different note, I share dual citizenship with Israel. There, if you have a stable/managed psychiatric history, then you will not be barred from serving. No, you will not be a combat soldier; however, you are allowed to proudly serve your country.
Question 1: If like 50% of the DoD is on an SSRI (SNRI or tricyclic), then why are incoming recruits DQ'd for antidepressant usage?
Question 2: How soon after discontinuation of an SSRI would a medical waiver be likely accepted? I have heard of people still make it through the whole process despite having used these medications way back in childhood.
Thanks for helping and hearing me out.
3.8/506
Anyways, I began zoloft last summer (summer 2019) due to an acute episode of OCD. I had no idea that I was stuck in the OCD cycle (obsession-compulsion) until a psychiatrist pointed it out to me. Thankfully, I responded well to the SSRI and it helped me become more receptive to healing and growing stronger.
Doing research, I was enthralled by the opportunities offerred by HPSP and practicing medicine with the military. I did read about the gatekeeping against those with a psychiatric history. So, in a month's time, I discontinued my antidepressant.
Currently, I am stable. All is fine. I do feel intermittent relapses of depression, and it stings that I cannot use a simple medication to help me out. I do HIIT/lifting/running/diet. Sometimes that just is not enough. However, I remain working on goals and self-betterment.
On a different note, I share dual citizenship with Israel. There, if you have a stable/managed psychiatric history, then you will not be barred from serving. No, you will not be a combat soldier; however, you are allowed to proudly serve your country.
Question 1: If like 50% of the DoD is on an SSRI (SNRI or tricyclic), then why are incoming recruits DQ'd for antidepressant usage?
Question 2: How soon after discontinuation of an SSRI would a medical waiver be likely accepted? I have heard of people still make it through the whole process despite having used these medications way back in childhood.
Thanks for helping and hearing me out.
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