Posted by 10derHeart on November 20, 2005, at 16:33:38
In reply to Re: I think I'm bipolar - what can I do?, posted by rabble_rouser on November 20, 2005, at 15:30:24
Gosh, Ross, that IS draconian! I mean....to be fair I suppose I'd have to toally hear their side of things....what's the rationale...based on what data...but it *sounds* as if it may well be an outmoded "policy" based on faulty assumptions or something...
Guess I'm just quite surprised as I WAS in the military for over 20 years, and with the limited exception for maybe (I'm not 100% sure of this) terribly sensitive jobs involving certain weapons systems and/or intel, being on an AD brings with it NO restrictions on you at all. Slowly but surely, the DoD seems to be coming around to current thinking of treating mental disorders like any other ailment....but it's been a long process with still a ways to go to remove all traces of stigma.
Sorry you're in such a predicament - must be very stressful. My best to you.
poster:10derHeart
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