I have severe trauma from a public shooting I was in when I was a teenager. My commander has said they’re going to deploy me, but I’m afraid it will trigger me badly. Can I avoid this for mental health reasons?

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Of course, if you feel a problem related to that and you are aware that you are a latent danger if you were to be deployed, you should discuss it with your commander.

I'm surprised that you passed the psychological tests if that's the case, or you didn't say it, if you didn't say it, it's normal, but you'll still receive a warning for not being totally honest in your interview.

If you discuss what is going on in your head with your commander, he should send you for a psychiatric evaluation, surely after that do not deploy or place controlled therapies before doing so.

The most important thing is that you have understood the problem, let's hope it doesn't get worse, that is to say, that you don't have to go to higher circumstances and your commander understands you.

It seems to me that you have come a long way without being properly analyzed in your psychological profile, that is, if you lived through something like this, basically you cannot claim force, it is that simple.

If you have a severe mental health condition that could be triggered by deployment, you may be able to get a deferment or exemption from deployment. Talk to your commander about your condition and what options might be available to you. You may also want to talk to a mental health professional about your condition and what steps you can take to prepare for possible triggers.

If you have a severe mental health condition. you will need to provide evidence from a mental health professional that explains why another deployment would be harmful to your mental health. This evidence should be included in a memorandum for your commander, who will make the final decision about whether or not to deploy you.

There is no shame in wanting to take care of your mental health. You are entitled to request a deployment delay for mental health reasons. The important thing is that you communicate with your commander and let them know what's going on.

Talk to them. They may be able to work with you to find a solution that works for both of you. Remember, you are not alone and there is support available for you.

Yes, you can certainly avoid deployment for mental health reasons. The military understands that traumatic events can have a lasting impact on a person's mental health, and they will work with you to ensure that you are able to get the treatment you need. Thank you for your service.

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