Shall I join the army?

chindit

Unfortunately the Army is unlikely to accept you with such issues. I don't think that joining the Army is the answer for you. I don't know the ins and outs of your problems and can only imagine that you must be desperate if you have tried to take your own life. You would be better talking to people who are trained to deal with your type of problems.

Army Wife

I think someone with these mental issues trying to join the military would be scary

The Original Cosnipa

A history of depression and suicide? Might want to keep that to yourself if you want them to hand you a gun.

garywroe15

Hey mate, i join the Army AGAIN on the 26th this month. Before you even think of joining the Army, ask yourself what you're running away from!!!!

The Army is all abut shouting, giving and recieving orders. Are you running away from being told what to do or whats right and wrong. The Army is about following instructions. Do you listen to what your told to do. And, the Army is about teamwork. Are you a team person or an individual, that thinks YOU are the one, NO ONE else???

I'd say join the Army, but do it for the right reasons.

The Army can offer you support. Friends for life. Adventures, holidays, action, nerve gaining thrills. I wanted away from my family, thats why i joined the Army. But whats worth more, your family or your life towards your family..... (THINK ABOUT THE QUESTION THEN ABOUT YOUR ANSWER)

BUGijane

Oh Sweetie,

I think joining the Army would be jumping out of the Frying pan, into the Fire for you.

I think you should consider the Job Corp. I am serious. It is not so restrictive of you. The Army is not for a Person with a weak spirit. And right now, you seem to be pretty broken spirited. The last thing you need right now, is someone breaking you down even more.

I understand that you are miserable. But please try the Job Corp.

You need to get yourself to a better place before joining.
I have been in the Army for eight years. It has been great for me, but Basic training was hard, it is a big mind F***, and that doesn't sound like what you need right now.

You are probably suffering from situational depresssion, remove yourself from the situation and you will be fine, but the Army is not a situation you need to be in right now.

Seriously, contact Job Corp, Job training and Housing, room and board. Look into it.

Good Luck/

Matt W

If all else fails I would certainly join up. If all else fails you can always drop the grenade in your own bunker.

If you try to have a positive mind when going through training you'll come out better equipped to deal with what life throws at you. You'll be more confident and have skills that make you a valuable part of a team.

TrueGrit

Sorry doesn't sound like Army material. Real soldiers/men don't run away from problems. I'd suggest you get some help.

Running Away Into You

well if your volatile which it sounds like you are, simple answer is no.

crafty

I truly hope you are not serious and if you are I truly hope that you will get some help before this gets worse. Having had 2 siblings commit suicide because of temporary problems, if what you want most is to punish those who you leave behind, killing yourself is a good weapon but who really loses? I am still alive, hurt and damaged, but still making a difference for those who matter.

1+Hours later:

I was interrupted in my response by a call from a friend who is in the hospital going through her 5th detox. I don't know what your issues are but we all have issues. This was followed by a call from the twin brother of the brother of ours who killed himself almost exactly 2 years ago today. You can imagine the conversation.

Reality is that we can't run away from our problems. If you want to join the military in an effort to find a solution - just realize that as things stand now they will own your *** indefinitely and if what you want in life is to find a family - it's not your best choice. If what you want is to be a part of a group of people who are trained and indoctrinated into believing that murder is the only answer to world issues, then you just go ahead and enlist and you have my sympathy.

The world is miserable, life is tough, but it is not insurmountable. My siblings, were they to see the aftermath of their demise, I don't believe they would have given up. It was their choice, Lord knows with the kind of life we were given, I completely understand and sympathize with where they were, but the reality is that I know that I have made a difference in many lives and I continue to try and that is all I can do. I have 2 grandchildren and one on the way. When would I ever rationalize quitting life?

You are barely more than a child. What is it that you ever imagined it was that you could do with your life??? I have been where you are and let me tell you, you can do a lot.

mailliam

No I don't think that would be a good idea, you would lose all your time alone, It's as bad as being in jail, it's not what you had planned for yourself and it would be no escape, to the contrary it would be a trap. I suggest you go to your GP and get some professional help. Take a look below and see what advice they can offer. God bless and Good Luck.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/

helen

yes. you dont have to join the army for military combat but wanting that it would help. i knew someone who did the catering. also i know of someone whose come out the army and is on a good pension and is not that old. they also teach you loads of things. try it. you can all ways back out if your still unhappy.

JEDI 007

Only if you shape up and get your thinking right. Joining the army may not be the answer - and will they want you? They don't just take anyone.

Nicki

no-- joining the army is meeting new life-- but maybe that is what you need--

Jesse H

well man being in the military is going to be really hard. I mean getting trough bootcamp and all. but it will change your life. do you think youll be able to take it because once you join in you wont be able to run away like you always do. I think It might help you out though to stop runaway from your problems and face them. getting a perspective of what you really want to do in life.

josephjoejjjj

No for sure its just growing pains get some help from someone who knows what they are talking about.
the army is no place for anyone to be whos a bit down or maybe no place to be for anyone unless you want to learn how to kill someone, it,ll screw you up even more.
dont give up on yourself its only life..try learning to play some instrument its always worked welll for me.
life is all about learning to cope with limitations dont be trapped by them try understand the nature of them.
the best way ive found to cope with life is to learn to meditate .

baba

I would suggest you give it a real go. If accepted, it would build your character and teach the value of life and liberty. Go to the careers office tommorrow, don't let your life slip by you. At eighteen you have it all in front of you. Go for it!

army446-lovin the U.S.A.

i gotta say, the army has helped many people straighten out their lives, it'll also get you away from wherever you are, you'll establish a brotherhood with your comrades and have a true purpose, defending american freedom and lives, and if you DON"T like it, you can get out after your terms up, the only thing is, you'd better not run away from your problems in the army, cause then your AWOL, of course, the only thing is, when you have problems in the army, your brothers in arms will be there with you to help you overcome them, you've already been broken down, which is what they do in boot camp, time for them to build you back up into a soldier

Love Canada

Yes, Do it, It will fix your life (Normally I would say no)

running with scissors

only suicide will help you

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