Expert: John L - 3/8/2010

Question
QUESTION: A few years back  I had a issue I was stressing about so much to the point I thought I may be suffering from anxiety disorder. I talk to my parents about issue and it go resolved. As far as me having anxiety I didn't thank I needed to go to a doctor or get treated with any meds and when talking about to my parent I guess They did't either and I didn't have any more problems that i could see. Do i need to disclose this to meps doctors even though  I was not treated for this in any way and if i don' t am i going against any type of regulation or law in regards to joining the army

ANSWER: If it has been several years, then you should be ok, but you should disclose them and get all the info from the Dr you saw, visit notes, prognisos, analyisis, etc.

The militaryis being realy strict on any menatl issues, so be prepared.

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QUESTION: thanks for your answer but I think you misunderstood me I never saw doctor for it or sought any treatment because i did not nor do I feel the need. But  some of the questions are have you ever had or do you have now just curious are they talking about what you were diagnosed for or any meds Thanks for your time

Answer
If you never saw a Dr for anything, did it was never documented, therefore never happened.  You are not qulified to kow what you were goign thru.  They will ask you questions about depression and suicide, but since you didn't express any of that, you will be fine.  If you volunteer the anxiety, you will probably be disqualified since you never sought treatment.  You cannot self diagnose and it be legit, stressing out for a bit is part of life.