Wondering if I could fulfill my dream and join the army

I have been diagnosed with Stephen Johnson syndrome meaning I need to wear a type of shades glasses at all times to protect my eyes since they are so sensitive to light. Does anybody know if I can still join the army this way? Was going to call their helpline but today’s the Sabbath ain’t it
Thank u
I was always diagnosed with Schizphrenia but was going through a separation with my fiancée and was using illegal drugs to self medicate and was very down at the time so I am pleading for another look at the diagnosis since I feel fine and am now off drugs and committing myself to being accepted in the army. (Am 19)

I think the second part is the bigger problem. Having Schizophrenia on your record could well be a permanent no.

Ask the Army.

I think the second part is the bigger problem. Having Schizophrenia on your record could well be a permanent no.

Ask the Army.

The helplines operators can't advise on medical issues; the only way to find out if you are fit to join is to make an application and be assessed by the professionals.

Ilegal drugs aren't always a complete showstopper, but could also be an issue, depending on what you took and how recently.

Hence the part about adamantly pleading for another look at the diagnosis. I was diagnosed by my Gp who without thought boxed me as schizophrenic which is ridiculous but I was such in a depressed state at the time I didn’t think about disputing . I never took the idea of me joining the army seriously because of my background being Muslim (I’m Christian) even though I dreamt about it as a kid I thought it was something Uber taboo and out of the question at the time .

What should I do then? I’ve only ever smoked weed never done anything else but if I did a drug test you would prolly find THC there I haven’t really given it up I’ve used it as a crutch a lot of times but I’m willing to give it up to get into the army . I was going to get a tatoo on my cheek of my fiancé’s name but I’m putting it off so I can enlist .

Hence the part about adamantly pleading for another look at the diagnosis. I was diagnosed by my Gp who without thought boxed me as schizophrenic which is ridiculous but I was such in a depressed state at the time I didn’t think about disputing . I never took the idea of me joining the army seriously because of my background being Muslim (I’m Christian) even though I dreamt about it as a kid I thought it was something Uber taboo and out of the question at the time .

Assuming this isn't some sort of wind up......sort yourself out and be patient, no one want's an armed squaddie that isn't sure if things are real or not.

I have little concrete exp but as others have said, these are all issues the forces will be wary of and may simply bar you, otherwise I suspect they'd want to see clear and long term evidence of you keeping stable. If you feel it's realistic to challenge your original diagnosis, do so. And yeah, THC can show up weeks/months down the line depending on test, A bit of experimentation can be explained to a reasonable recruiter, but the more distance between it the better.

Oh yeah, don't get the name cheek tattoo, from a tattoo vet of 20 years it's ****ing stupid. There's a far better and less face ruining ways to show love and commitment.

how? a gp can't diagnose anyone with schizophrenia. they can only refer you to a psychiatrist.

I don't think it's that easy.
Anyway, until you get that sorted it's a non-starter.

And don't get the tattoo, it not only looks stupid but it'll also mean you can't get in.
And, somewhat obviously, stop doing drugs ffs.

Yeah I’m gonna right this one till the end. I hate to have my dreams taken away from me over a misunderstanding . I’m fully sane I’ve been through a lot I deal with depression and anxiety but that’s it I’m no where near ‘schizophrenic’ and if I am that means there’s a lot of normal people walking around that shouldn’t be lol

Assuming this isn't some sort of wind up......sort yourself out and be patient, no one want's an armed squaddie that isn't sure if things are real or not.

I have little concrete exp but as others have said, these are all issues the forces will be wary of and may simply bar you, otherwise I suspect they'd want to see clear and long term evidence of you keeping stable. If you feel it's realistic to challenge your original diagnosis, do so. And yeah, THC can show up weeks/months down the line depending on test, A bit of experimentation can be explained to a reasonable recruiter, but the more distance between it the better.

Oh yeah, don't get the name cheek tattoo, from a tattoo vet of 20 years it's ****ing stupid. There's a far better and less face ruining ways to show love and commitment.

I know she loved face tattoos (the sentimental nature of them) and I wanted to just add a subtle one.

What should I do then? I’ve only ever smoked weed never done anything else but if I did a drug test you would prolly find THC there I haven’t really given it up I’ve used it as a crutch a lot of times but I’m willing to give it up to get into the army . I was going to get a tatoo on my cheek of my fiancé’s name but I’m putting it off so I can enlist .

Yeah I’m gonna right this one till the end. I hate to have my dreams taken away from me over a misunderstanding . I’m fully sane I’ve been through a lot I deal with depression and anxiety but that’s it I’m no where near ‘schizophrenic’ and if I am that means there’s a lot of normal people walking around that shouldn’t be lol

you can't join the army if you have depression and anxiety, either.

A blanket statement like that is wrong. Don't give medical information you aren't qualified to comment on or cannot link to a source.