KeenDreams
New Member
I have recently decided to make it my goal to get a pilot's license. I am fascinated with flying. However before I get started there is something I am worried about that might come up in my medical exam. I was wondering if there are any AME's or someone who else who can answer some questions for me.
Last year I had some very brief psychological problems that ended up in me spending five days at the hospital in suicide watch. I never had any plans to do anything to hurt myself and I never felt like my actions were out of my control, I was simply overwhelmed with some very bad feelings. I was on a psych medication briefly, and had some issues with depression and anxiety, but after a few months, under direction from my doctor, I stopped taking the medication, and I am back to normal now. I'm actually more happy and free of anxiety than I've ever been in my life, and without any medication. The therapy I received after the incident really helped me greatly, and it's for this reason I realized my interest in flying. For many years I worked a boring job, and didn't really think about what I really wanted to do in life until now.
I am worried that this will be an issue in obtaining my pilot's license. Will this disqualify me, or is it ok since it was temporary and I have returned to my normal self? I have a psychiatrist and therapist who have worked with me and know my story and progress who can back me up medically. Is this completely out of the question for a pilot forever? Is there a minimum number of years I have to wait until I apply? Is it a non-issue? I have read lots of things either way and I'm trying to figure out if I should put the time and money into lessons if I don't have any chance of passing the medical exam portion.
Any information is greatly appreciated. I hope I have a chance to learn to fly.
Thanks.
Last year I had some very brief psychological problems that ended up in me spending five days at the hospital in suicide watch. I never had any plans to do anything to hurt myself and I never felt like my actions were out of my control, I was simply overwhelmed with some very bad feelings. I was on a psych medication briefly, and had some issues with depression and anxiety, but after a few months, under direction from my doctor, I stopped taking the medication, and I am back to normal now. I'm actually more happy and free of anxiety than I've ever been in my life, and without any medication. The therapy I received after the incident really helped me greatly, and it's for this reason I realized my interest in flying. For many years I worked a boring job, and didn't really think about what I really wanted to do in life until now.
I am worried that this will be an issue in obtaining my pilot's license. Will this disqualify me, or is it ok since it was temporary and I have returned to my normal self? I have a psychiatrist and therapist who have worked with me and know my story and progress who can back me up medically. Is this completely out of the question for a pilot forever? Is there a minimum number of years I have to wait until I apply? Is it a non-issue? I have read lots of things either way and I'm trying to figure out if I should put the time and money into lessons if I don't have any chance of passing the medical exam portion.
Any information is greatly appreciated. I hope I have a chance to learn to fly.
Thanks.
