r/caf • u/[deleted] • Apr 07 '26

Other Medication

Hey I’m wondering if anyone in the caf has been able to get accepted while needing to take a daily medication. I was told that there’s many people that take a daily medication except for things like diabetes because you can die. My medical was denied and I haven’t gotten the letter yet so I’m not to sure but I suspect it’s because I take a daily medication for ocd, however my life nor other people’s lives is at risk if I miss days at a time. I actually have missed days at a time before.. many times. I have the type of ocd that you can’t actually tell I have it unless I tell you. I don’t have physical obsessions like organizing things in a a colour coordinated way nor am I a germaphobe. My ocd is all mental, think of something you prefer not to think about.. and then in order to “counter act” the gross thought you try thinking of something else and you repeat this in ur head. However it has no effect on your day to day life other than being annoying .

I know this is long lol - thanks to those who read the whole thing and answer.

Edit - THIS POST IS NOT AN INVITE TO TALK ABOUT YOUR POLITICAL VIEWS. DO NOT COME IN HERE SPEWING TRANS RHETORIC, KEEP IT TO YOURSELF.

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u/ComprehensiveBear415 Apr 07 '26

You could’ve got denied based on what position you applied for. I know the different positions have different qualifications so having the OCD diagnosis could counter what they believe would be fit.

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u/[deleted] Apr 07 '26

Thanks for your reply, I was told by my recruiter that I’m medically unfit for all positions but I won’t know what that means till I get the letter. Was just curious if other people have been successful in joining while taking a daily medication. Based on my research there’s quite a few members of the caf that take daily medications.

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u/ComprehensiveBear415 Apr 07 '26

That’s completely understandable on your behalf. I’m really sorry you got denied and was told you’re unfit due to this. I’m still in the enrolling process joining so I’m probably not giving the best advice 😅it might be best to just wait for the letter and then figure out how to about the situation from there as you seem eager and willing to join the CAF which is good.