I attended my medical today. Everything is in the clear aside from the fact that I checked the box for psychiatric health issues.
I have had issues with depression in the past. It has been at least a few years since I have taken any medication to help with it. I've been diagnosed and put on medication on two separate occasions for depression. I believe I told my doctor on at least one of these diagnoses that I had been experiencing suicidal thoughts(though if I did, it was an exaggeration as I have never truly contemplated suicide). Aside from these instances, I have set up an appointment for counseling this past September, but decided not to attend this appointment after working through my issues(bad breakup) with friends and family to get me back on my feet.
I have been given a "Psychiatric - Information for Recruitment" form to be filled out by my doctor.
Are individuals typically barred from recruitment for something like this? My mental health has not been an issue for years and I am happier than I have ever been. I want a career in the forces more than anything and I would be so disappointed to see it slip away because of past issues that are no longer relevant in my life.
Also, will something like this delay my application or will it be processed as normal when it arrives in Ottawa(provided the medical staff likes what they see from my doctor)?
I understand that no one can give me a definitive answer about something like this but I would greatly appreciate some insight.
I have had issues with depression in the past. It has been at least a few years since I have taken any medication to help with it. I've been diagnosed and put on medication on two separate occasions for depression. I believe I told my doctor on at least one of these diagnoses that I had been experiencing suicidal thoughts(though if I did, it was an exaggeration as I have never truly contemplated suicide). Aside from these instances, I have set up an appointment for counseling this past September, but decided not to attend this appointment after working through my issues(bad breakup) with friends and family to get me back on my feet.
I have been given a "Psychiatric - Information for Recruitment" form to be filled out by my doctor.
Are individuals typically barred from recruitment for something like this? My mental health has not been an issue for years and I am happier than I have ever been. I want a career in the forces more than anything and I would be so disappointed to see it slip away because of past issues that are no longer relevant in my life.
Also, will something like this delay my application or will it be processed as normal when it arrives in Ottawa(provided the medical staff likes what they see from my doctor)?
I understand that no one can give me a definitive answer about something like this but I would greatly appreciate some insight.