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Bipolar disorder is an automatic disqualification into any branch of the military

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This is a medical disability and doesn't a person to be fit for service. Regardless of severity nobody wants to be near somebody with a gun who is mentally unstable

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Q: Can being bipolar stop someone from joining the Navy?
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You are in the navy and have just been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder im going to be put on meds what can you expect to happen to you career wise?

If you can control your Bipolar Disorder with the medications, chances are that you can stay in the Navy. However, if your Bipolar Disorder becomes uncontrollable, then there is a possible chance that you cannot be in the navy. There isn't much that can be said because it all depends on how well you can control the Bipolar Disorder with your medications.


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