Life in the U.S. Army?

March 11, 2006

[tlj18]

Hello,

I've been searching and searching the Internet, but I don't quite have my answer. I was hoping someone could help me out.

Basically, my life is in a major rut and it's going nowhere. I recently turned 24. I have social anxiety and other mental issues - but I am trying very hard to recover from them. I want out of my job, but I have no idea where to go from here. Like I said, my life is going absolutely nowhere. But yesterday, an idea popped into my head: what about joining the military (probably the Army)? I've done over 12 hours of research since last night...

But my question is - could someone like me, recovering from social anxiety, survive the Army? I don't think I'll ever reach the bravado (or Alpha Male) stereotype of the military, though. Is everyone in the Army drunk with bravado and the like, or not?

I'm starting to wonder if the military is for me. I think I must leave my parents' house for me to really mature and to truly recover from social anxiety, but by any other means would be artificial, I think. Basic Training/Boot Camp does look a bit intimidating and scary, but it does seem that most/a lot of recruits are of a similar opinion. But I'm really asking about the actual duty time. It's not like I can just leave if I can't stand it.

I just really need to restat my life, and I'm wondering if this might be the best way available.

Any thoughts?

[Mrs. Darla Ruth Schwerin]

You'll figure out real quick, what you want to do in life, if you join the army. The discipline is what you need, and that's what they're all about...So, go for it!

[RAY]

RIGHT ON!!