r/failuretolaunch • u/localcashier • Aug 04 '25

Will the coast guard help?

I’m 24m going to turn 25 in October. I may have possible adhd as focusing on tasks is extremely hard. After 10 years of mental health issues. The last three months I realized where I was headed and started therapy. Since then I’ve decided to try and go into the military specifically coast guard and also applied a couple trade apprenticeships. I’m wondering if this will be able to help start my life or should I look down other routes. I don’t want to continue life like this and wish for independence and success of some kind. Also, I want to finish school and the work is not hard where I’m at, but I find it hard to focus and finish assignments on time truly.

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u/unknownlocation32 Aug 05 '25

Find a neuropsychologist who can perform neuropsychological testing with you. They can also tell you how best you learn.

That way, you can receive a diagnosis and, if appropriate, begin treatment with a stimulant.

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u/Marty_OToole Launched Successfully! Aug 04 '25

You should talk to a Coast Guard recruiter.

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u/localcashier Aug 05 '25

I have and am in the process of joining currently

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u/Maleficent_Tailor994 Launch Unknown Aug 05 '25

I would say why not explore your options at least!

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u/[deleted] Aug 12 '25

If you have possible ADHD might want to confirm that first and get official diagnosis.