deaddebate Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 20 hours ago, guineapigfury said: MFLAC, call A&FRC for contact info. They're confidential, don't keep records of any kind and most people I know who've used them (including myself) would recommend. Start here (MFLAC), then Military One Source, then the MTF/Mil Mental Health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CivtoMil Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I'm going to start this off by apologizing for writing a novel. Unfortunately this is the shortest I can make this story. Background: I am currently a commercial civilian pilot. I have an O-5 friend that suggested I apply to his Air Force Reserve wing for a UPT slot. I'm 32 but he said I would get the age waiver. I've always wanted to serve as a military officer and pilot. Unfortunately I was a part of the push to get kids on pills for ADD in the late 90's. I was making bad grades in 8th grade and not paying attention in class. Counselor assumed I had ADD and referred me to a Dr that prescribed me Ritalin. The side effects were terrible and I was cycled through several medications after before finally landing on Zoloft ( due to me being a bit of a troublemaker in school at that time.) I wasn't depressed and don't believe I was ever diagnosed with depression. It's been a long time but to the best of my recollection, I was just going through normal teenage stress and needed a good pop to the back of the head instead of pills. All this medication did was mellow me out. I decided to stop taking it when I was 18. I went to trade school and worked until I was 21. At that point I went to college and earned a B.S. in Aviation with no issues as well as pilot certificates. I have been in some very stessfull career positions since, as well as having the stress of owning a business with several employees. To this day I have not had any depression or mental issues. It's been 14 years since I stopped taking Zoloft. The Problem: While in my junior year at college I started the application process for USMC OCS. I was up front on the paperwork about being on Zoloft as a kid. I was concerned about being caught and wanted to maintain my integrity. MEPS DQ'd me before I had a chance to go. At the suggestion of my OSO I went to the original Dr. and had her write a letter stating that I did not need the medication, as well as having a letter from another Dr. stating the same. By this time the OSO changed to a different Officer and he didn't seem willing to help me. He basically wrote me off and said I wouldn't get a waiver. I am NOT ok with withholding this information on another application. Even if I do not get caught before commissioning, what happens if this is found during my secret clearance check? Not worth the risk or worry to me. I have no demons in my closet and not so much as a speeding ticket. I want to keep it that way. What are the chances of a waiver this time? I will also need a waiver for PRK (performed in 2007 with no issues, currently 20/10 vision.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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