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Feb 08 2010

Can I Be Medically Discharged From The Navy Because I Have Sleep Paralysis?

Posted by: Alan in Sleep Disorder, tags: Because, Discharged, From, Have, Medically, Navy, Paralysis, Sleep

I have a sleeping disorder called sleep paralysis, it happens once to twice a week for about a year now. I have been in the Navy since 2007. I would like to go to medical about the situation and have it diagnosed and treated, but am fearful for repercussions, mainly medical discharge. I love the Navy and would like to be in it until my enlistment ends in 2011, so I don’t want to tell the doctor if it might get me discharged.

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2 Responses to “Can I Be Medically Discharged From The Navy Because I Have Sleep Paralysis?”

Anonymous says:

February 9th, 2010 at 1:37 am
Sleep paralysis isn’t necessarily a sleep disorder on its own. It can happen to anyone randomly, but if you are experiencing it frequently, it may be a sign of narcolepsy. Do you have excessive daytime sleepiness as well? If so, you def need to go to a sleep doctor. I’m not sure if sleep disorders will get you discharged or not. At any rate, there’s nothing they can do to make the sleep paralysis go away.
⌡Machine Head⌠ says:

February 9th, 2010 at 3:02 am
You may want to go to a civilian doc on your own dime. I think you will find that sleep paralysis is more common and less serious than you think.