Could I possibly get an ELS?

Question

I have already gone to basic training, but the forces are horrible. I cannot stand it at all, and I have already encountered many problems with my unit. It is making me suicidal and depressed all the time, because I know there is no way for me to constantly stay the weight they want me to, because I had to starve myself to get in in the first place. The only reason I joined is because I wanted to leave my parents house, and my mother guilt tripped me into it, and its not working at all for me. I am now on my own, and this is just a burden and I am getting worse all the time.

I joined last year in July.

Answer 1

You need to go to the medical clinic on base. ELS stands for entry level seperation. This is only good for the first 6 months. What you are looking for would be a psychological medical discharge. Just understand, this could follow you to future careers.

Answer 2

First, there is no way that you joined July of last year and haven't been paid. Second, if you want out so bad, why do you care what they put into your records. There are ample places for a soldier to receive help...YA is not the place to go if you are serious about wanting to get help.

Answer 3

Holy c**p , if you are feeling like that, then there is nothing that could be worth staying.  Life is very short, so why waste it doing something that makes you so miserable?