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One increasingly common knock-back at the medical examination is a medical history or depression or anxiety. It is not intended to appear callous or uncaring, but for those that wish to join the Armed Forces, the following may help you through the grieving process without significantly deferring medical suitability.
The extreme physical and mental duress routinely encountered in Recruit Training and Operationally as a trained rank mean that the Naval Service is exceptionally wary with regard the medical suitability for service of any applicant with a history of mental health issues, particularly if medication is involved.
At risk of stating the blindingly obvious, if you are unlucky enough to experience bereavement following the loss or imminent loss of someone close, please be aware it is entirely natural to feel exceptional sorrow, anger, confusion and emptiness as they are all natural reactions to death. Grief and Depression share some common symptoms.
Don't confuse grief with depression. Professional guidance here: http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/bereavement.html#howtotellifgriefhasbecomedepression
Sadly there is no magic pill for a quick fix to grief and the grieving process is a natural healing process in the majority of cases. If it is so severe that the individual feels they have depression and need medical treatment to help them get over it, then it is important their personal health comes first. But, at the same time you need a pragmatic approach and must also understand that this can significantly affect future employability on the Armed Forces.
Medical standards for entry relating to psychiatric conditions : http://www.arrse.co.uk/community/attachments/148214/
Discussion thread on mental health issues in UK Armed Forces: http://www.royalmarines.uk/threads/mental-health.53447/
The extreme physical and mental duress routinely encountered in Recruit Training and Operationally as a trained rank mean that the Naval Service is exceptionally wary with regard the medical suitability for service of any applicant with a history of mental health issues, particularly if medication is involved.
At risk of stating the blindingly obvious, if you are unlucky enough to experience bereavement following the loss or imminent loss of someone close, please be aware it is entirely natural to feel exceptional sorrow, anger, confusion and emptiness as they are all natural reactions to death. Grief and Depression share some common symptoms.
Don't confuse grief with depression. Professional guidance here: http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/bereavement.html#howtotellifgriefhasbecomedepression
Sadly there is no magic pill for a quick fix to grief and the grieving process is a natural healing process in the majority of cases. If it is so severe that the individual feels they have depression and need medical treatment to help them get over it, then it is important their personal health comes first. But, at the same time you need a pragmatic approach and must also understand that this can significantly affect future employability on the Armed Forces.
Medical standards for entry relating to psychiatric conditions : http://www.arrse.co.uk/community/attachments/148214/
Discussion thread on mental health issues in UK Armed Forces: http://www.royalmarines.uk/threads/mental-health.53447/
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