Hi guys -
I will get right to the point. I am a reserve officer of 6 years and I have been depressed for several months. I am scared to death to have anyone in my department find out. So I keep it a secrect.
But I know I need help. I do go to therapy. I don't have family and my closest friend is also a cop so I don't tell him much about what I am going through.
I want to see if meds will help but am scared my department would find out and possibly ruin my reserve career and any chances of going full time if I decide to go that route. I have lost everyone in my family due to death and divorce. And I feel completely alone and spend most of my time alone. My relationship with my department is the most important part of my life so I don’t want to mess it up.
What do you guys think? Should I get meds?
I will get right to the point. I am a reserve officer of 6 years and I have been depressed for several months. I am scared to death to have anyone in my department find out. So I keep it a secrect.
But I know I need help. I do go to therapy. I don't have family and my closest friend is also a cop so I don't tell him much about what I am going through.
I want to see if meds will help but am scared my department would find out and possibly ruin my reserve career and any chances of going full time if I decide to go that route. I have lost everyone in my family due to death and divorce. And I feel completely alone and spend most of my time alone. My relationship with my department is the most important part of my life so I don’t want to mess it up.
What do you guys think? Should I get meds?
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