Hello everyone,
A bit of background.. I am 5 years active duty Air Force and began seeing mental health around the tail end of September 2020. I initially went in for very bad anxiety (panic attacks, obsessive thinking, inability to focus, etc.) After bouncing me around two or three medications and attending weekly meetings with my therapist I was recommended for a medical TDY to a civilian-owned outpatient program which I am at currently (19 November 2020). The Psychiatrist here diagnosed me with Chronic PTSD which I should have expected due to the trauma that occurred months before I began experiencing bad anxiety. Both the civilian psychiatrist and the commander back at my home station mental health clinic reassured me that this isn't necessarily a career-ender and to continue on with the program. Not knowing what could progress from here is actually driving my anxiety crazy and I would really appreciate any guidance, recommendations, or anything anyone can offer from experience. Is it likely that I will be recommended for MEB and my doctors are just trying to throw a security blanket on me for now? If I am not recommended for MEB when I return home, what other treatment options will they offer me? What should I be expecting? I really appreciate any feedback ahead of time and if you would like to ask me questions to better assist me please do. Thank you.
A bit of background.. I am 5 years active duty Air Force and began seeing mental health around the tail end of September 2020. I initially went in for very bad anxiety (panic attacks, obsessive thinking, inability to focus, etc.) After bouncing me around two or three medications and attending weekly meetings with my therapist I was recommended for a medical TDY to a civilian-owned outpatient program which I am at currently (19 November 2020). The Psychiatrist here diagnosed me with Chronic PTSD which I should have expected due to the trauma that occurred months before I began experiencing bad anxiety. Both the civilian psychiatrist and the commander back at my home station mental health clinic reassured me that this isn't necessarily a career-ender and to continue on with the program. Not knowing what could progress from here is actually driving my anxiety crazy and I would really appreciate any guidance, recommendations, or anything anyone can offer from experience. Is it likely that I will be recommended for MEB and my doctors are just trying to throw a security blanket on me for now? If I am not recommended for MEB when I return home, what other treatment options will they offer me? What should I be expecting? I really appreciate any feedback ahead of time and if you would like to ask me questions to better assist me please do. Thank you.