DQ for slight history of anxiety?

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First of all, I apologize that this is a redundant question that is often asked in this forum. I have been scrolling through posts for quite a while now, and I have found somewhat conflicting answers, so I decided to post. Quick note, I am a 2025 applicant for USCGA and USNA. USCGA has become my #1 school.

So May 2020 (ish) was rough for me. I had toxic friends, I was experiencing my first break up, and there was quarantine of course. At the time, I began drinking 1000+ calorie protein shakes for breakfast to put on muscle. On two occurrences, I threw up those protein shakes, due to some anxiety and also due to the fact that they were some pretty big protein shakes. The day I was broken up with, I broke down crying in front of my mom. I had been suppressing feelings for some time, so we decided I would meet with an LCSW.

So, every other week since June, I have met with the counselor, for a total of around 13 appointments. While it is definitely nice to talk to him, I 100% do not need it, but I prefer to talk about my problems with a professional rather than my parents.

So, as you probably guessed, I am wondering if this is a potential DQ. I have already done my exams, but I was notified today that more information is needed regarding my counseling. As far as I know, I was never diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and I am unsure if an LCSW is even capable of such. I have reached out to my LCSW for further info from him, and I am confident that he will vouch for my mental soundness. However, as I have shown symptoms of anxiety within the last 8 months, I am worried that this is sufficient for a DQ. Any insight would be appreciated, as this is a pretty stressful situation. Again I apologize for the redundancy of this question, but I really wanted insight on my specific situation.
 
As a physician and father of an Academy grad I can assure you that words are important and there are several which should be avoided. For instance, "hyperactivity" has been discussed on SAF. As a plebe faced with universal problem of 10 things to do and time to do 5, DD asked to see the psychologist, looking for some tips on handling this age old dilemma, not breaking down nor thinking of leaving. Sounds like a good use of resources to me. A young, incompetent PA (I can justify the use of this and several more derogatory adjectives because of other episodes over 4 years and yes, I am bitter) wrote "anxiety issues" in her chart. It took a month to clear this up during her 1st class year. I do not know if psych treatment is privileged under the UCMJ but discussions with clergy are and that is what I recommend.
 
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As a physician and father of an Academy grad I can assure you that words are important and there are several which should be avoided. For instance, "hyperactivity" has been discussed on SAF. As a plebe faced with universal problem of 10 things to do and time to do 5, DD asked to see the psychologist, looking for some tips on handling this age old dilemma, not breaking down nor thinking of leaving. Sounds like a good use of resources to me. A young, incompetent PA (I can justify the use of this and several more derogatory adjectives because of other episodes over 4 years and yes, I am bitter) wrote "anxiety issues" in her chart. It took a month to clear this up during her 1st class year. I do not know if psych treatment is privileged under the UCMJ but discussions with clergy are and that is what I recommend.
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Thanks for the reply. I am hoping that they try to clear up my issue. I have been in contact with my counselor, and I have been diagnosed with adjustment disorder, which was news to me. I had no idea I was diagnosed with anything, and reflected this on my original DoDMERB exam packet. I am sorry that incompetent PA diagnosed anxiety issues for your DD. I kind of feel that I was improperly diagnosed as well. a diagnosis is needed for the insurance, so one was made. It seems like a bit of an overestimate, though. I am really hoping the decision to get therapy does not screw me here, as it was not needed in hind sight.
 
"Adjustment Disorder" seems to be a very broad description that is used for any general counseling or therapy. If you search "DQ Advice for Parents" in DoDMERB you'll find a thread that covers our journey from DQ for Adjustment Disorder to Waiver Granted. You may find it helpful as I received a lot of insightful feedback and advice from others on this forum and tried to document each step we went through for future reference.
 
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Thank you so much for your response. I will look into that thread, and it is nice to know that someone received a waiver for a similar situation. I know that it is impossible for anyone to make a call on whether I will receive a waiver or not, or even be DQ’d at all, but it definitely calms the nerves to hear stories of similar situations receiving waivers.
 
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