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I am in the Air Force, I just joined up in FEB '09, and I have never been diagnosed, nor seen a doctor about ADD/ ADHD, but I am almost certain I have it.. Is there anyway if I were to go the med group and see about a treatment, if it were to stop my reenlistment? I have a feeling im getting depressed over it, I can function with the ADD, but I feel as though if I were to treat it, I could do alot better than I am at the moment...
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A1C Edwards
What you might try first is Herbal remedies. There is a herb called St.Johns Wort that you can take that will help with that condition. I take it when my brain feels foggy. Try that first. If you havent been diagnosed, I would reenlist first then seek treatment if you want.
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Howard Lorenz
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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.
Experience
Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years
Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Education/Credentials
Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University
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