AllOfTheLights
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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.
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.