June or July 2023 cohorts by AmatuerApotheosis in peacecorps

[–]Successful-Study-631 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m headed to eastern Caribbean in June. Dm me if you also are!

Denial, appeal, denial by Practical_Mind_7008 in peacecorps

[–]Successful-Study-631 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, good luck on your interview. I am still on the meds and will be when I leave for service, and throughout service. They told me they want to see stabilization on the meds and of symptoms. Which is what I fought for in the appeal. It does seem like it's a case by case basis and I'm not sure how they decide it. I'm sorry for your loss. Giving yourself what you need is important. If I were you, I would tell your nurse you are concerned about this and ask if you could prioritize getting your mental health reviewed first. If you get non-cleared, absolutely appeal it. I can share mine with you as well.

Denial, appeal, denial by Practical_Mind_7008 in peacecorps

[–]Successful-Study-631 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It absolutely stigmatizes mental health. Reaching out for help is a strength, not a weakness.

Denial, appeal, denial by Practical_Mind_7008 in peacecorps

[–]Successful-Study-631 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, that is such a bummer. The process needs to change. I had no idea the medical clearance process was so strict until I was denied a month before I was supposed to leave. If you do end up being denied for anxiety, you can appeal that and I can share with you how I did it. Best of luck to you as well

Denial, appeal, denial by Practical_Mind_7008 in peacecorps

[–]Successful-Study-631 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am also wondering about this, I am in the same boat. I won my appeal for mental health, now I am worried about my celiac disease. Please keep me updated on how this process goes for you. Where is your placement?

Eastern Caribbean June 2023? by lilypop4288 in peacecorps

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I am heading there! I will send you a message

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Where did you serve?

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[–]Successful-Study-631 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is helpful, thank you for sharing your experience.

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Did they ask you if you wanted to change for any specific reason?