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Before I begin, I'd like to note that I used google to try to find clear answers (without success, and after that) I signed up here. I've also read the Merged Depression Thread and a different, locked, thread. Neither provided the specific answers that I'm looking for.
I will try to be general so that anyone else happening upon the thread can find answers from it as well.
I am wondering what the absolute no-no's are, in terms of mental health and joining the CF. What mental health issues will get you an immediate refusal; which will limit you as to what you can do? The two answers I've gleamed from the other threads is that if you take anti-depressants, you likely wont be able to go into those situations where you may end up without medication for some time. The second, and post useful thing I read is that if you do suffer from depression or mental issues, you should give serious consideration to your own abilities, and ask if you truly want to join the forces.
My question, in general, is then what things limit you and how.
My specifics are as follows, but please don't get so tied up on the specifics that the thread becomes useless to anyone else who, like myself, happened upon this place looking for answers :-\
I have depression. My psychiatrist prescribes me regular anti-depressants. I also take Ritalin. The reason for that is a bit more confusing. When I was little, a psychologist told my mother (without any testing) that I had Dysgraphia. In University, the psychologist told me (again without testing) that the symptoms of what I thought were Dysgraphia were part of ADHD, and prescribed the Ritalin. She also told me I was Bi-Polar. Upon moving to Toronto, my family doctor told me that I likely had OCD, Clinical Depression, and Aspergers. My current psychiatrist as told me, flat out, that I don't have Aspergers; he says "You have Autism."
So I don't really know what I do or do not have. Dysgraphia, Bi-Polar, OCD, ADHD, Clinical Depression, Autism. I don't know if I actually have any of these, or, if I have all of these. I'm wondering which of these might impact me if I were to decide to join the CF.
Thanks in advance.
I will try to be general so that anyone else happening upon the thread can find answers from it as well.
I am wondering what the absolute no-no's are, in terms of mental health and joining the CF. What mental health issues will get you an immediate refusal; which will limit you as to what you can do? The two answers I've gleamed from the other threads is that if you take anti-depressants, you likely wont be able to go into those situations where you may end up without medication for some time. The second, and post useful thing I read is that if you do suffer from depression or mental issues, you should give serious consideration to your own abilities, and ask if you truly want to join the forces.
My question, in general, is then what things limit you and how.
My specifics are as follows, but please don't get so tied up on the specifics that the thread becomes useless to anyone else who, like myself, happened upon this place looking for answers :-\
I have depression. My psychiatrist prescribes me regular anti-depressants. I also take Ritalin. The reason for that is a bit more confusing. When I was little, a psychologist told my mother (without any testing) that I had Dysgraphia. In University, the psychologist told me (again without testing) that the symptoms of what I thought were Dysgraphia were part of ADHD, and prescribed the Ritalin. She also told me I was Bi-Polar. Upon moving to Toronto, my family doctor told me that I likely had OCD, Clinical Depression, and Aspergers. My current psychiatrist as told me, flat out, that I don't have Aspergers; he says "You have Autism."
So I don't really know what I do or do not have. Dysgraphia, Bi-Polar, OCD, ADHD, Clinical Depression, Autism. I don't know if I actually have any of these, or, if I have all of these. I'm wondering which of these might impact me if I were to decide to join the CF.
Thanks in advance.