JCanan

He absolutely was not misusing Lyrica. That stuff is horrible and he hated every minute on it. He didn't want to take it to begin with but you have to follow protocol in the military in order to be deemed compliant, so he took it as directed. When he told him psychologist about the way he was feeling on it they asked him to check himself into the hospital, which he willingly did. They did mention that if he didn't, they would forcibly take him, but it never got to that, as he hated how he felt and wanted to get better.

This is a great idea! As it stands, my husband loves contacting his local representatives, so that's the first thing he did. Haha

My husband's situation is weird as far as voluntary and involuntary admittance goes. He told the psychologist about being suicidal and was told that he could willingly go to the hospital, but if he didn't, they would forcibly take him (per Army protocol). My husband wanted help and knew it was a problem, so he willingly went and when his 2 weeks was up and he didn't feel better (he was slowly weaning off the meds in the facility), he asked if he could stay longer and they let him. Anyway, my husband called Lisa Knight two days ago but she wasn't in the office. I'm not sure who he ended up talking to, but the person told him to fill out the application again and mark no for question 13A instead of yes. My husband told him everything I shared with all of you, so he was aware of the situation as it stands. I guess we will see what happens and I'll keep you updated.

I agree with this 100%. It sucks.

Hey, I'm new here, so please be kind. I have my CCW and my husband used to have one as well. He is a medically-retired Army veteran and his permit just expired on December 9th. He applied for a renewal but was denied bec he was sent to a medical institution 4 years ago for being suicidal and was honest about it on his application. What concerns me is, the reason he was suicial is bec the Army doc put him on Lyrica for chronic pain in his shoulders (he's had 3 surgeries) and one of the side effects is suicidal ideations. He told his physiologist that and they sent him straight to the hospital. He was immediately put on a different med for the pain and hasn't had that issue since. On the online application it gives you a place to explain certain answers, which he did, but they still denied him. I feel like they deciding party didn't even bother reading his explanation, but I can't prove it. My questions are 1) Does he ever have a chance of getting his permit back or is he screwed bec of a stupid medication?, 2) Does the medical hospitalization on his record ever "expire", so to speak? For example, after 5 years with no new issues, is it no longer considered a factor?, and 3) Since his permit renewal was denied, will that affect his background check if he tries to buy a new gun? He is a God-fearing man that worked hard to serve his country for 13 years (he only got out bec of injuries incurred while deployed), and has an outstanding military record as an enlisted soldier and then Army Captain. He is devistated. Is there anything we can do?