Recent content by hopeful2122

How much did you smoke? And when is the test? Non-regular users are usually cleared in a week -ish, depending on how much was smoked in one sitting (for urine) hair is another story. No, I’m not a user but used to date a user (in rehab) and unfortunately they knew the ins and outs of how to get...

I’m just generally curious if these were seeking help or if they were flying without help/disclosing? I’m so sorry that these incidences occurred. I just find it so interesting that I never had any suicidal thoughts until while on the beta blockers and haven’t had any since getting off them.

I totally understand the enhanced discretion, but I also believe that I should be able to prove (through expensive testing, regular psychiatrist visits, and continual monitoring) that I am not a threat. I have no issue in being more closely monitored and having to spend more money. I just think...

How does me having side effects from a medication and seeking help for bad thoughts (towards myself) that likely were exacerbated by the medication (as stated by my BOARD-CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRIST), automatically end in me harming others? I seriously do not understand how we have to automatically...

With the increasing ability of everyone and federal to get ahold of medical related information. I WILL NOT be dishonest on my form. If according to the HIMS AME(s) (or if I get a couple different opinions) , that it not possible that I get my medical clearance then I will not apply. I’m not...

To clear things up a little more, I was on beta blockers for migraines (which have since cleared), however unfortunately the beta blockers precipitated a depressive episode (and more migraines) and in conjunction with other life factors (moving 4 states away, bad breakup) ended in not being in a...

How is that helpful? Just because I was in a bad place once does not mean that I should be branded for life. I am not a risk and I am in regular contact with a board certified psychiatrist. editing to say: I would have been fine with “I’m sorry to say but I don’t think you will pass FAA...

Thank you! I will just wait and see with who I have an appointment with! Crossing fingers for the best

I am 100% I will need special issuance or special circumstances, that's partially why I was considering the two different opinions to see which has the most practical approach in difficult conditions.

Is it considered rude to get a couple different FAA medical consultations? I would love to present my situation to two potential Dr's, but I do not want to be seen as rude or calculating. I just want to find the best fit for potentially helping my problem.

Is there anyway around the 10 year grounding with further current evaluation or is that not possible. I just feel like I made a mistake in going in and I wasn't really even suicidal and now I'm forever branded.

Thank you, for some reason my last post is awaiting moderation. I am willing to go through evaluations. I do have an FAA consult scheduled with a HIMS professional, just am wondering if there's anything else other than current psychiatrist letter and past medical records that I can prepare to...

Unfortunately, Dr. Chien does not have room to take on this case at this time. I am looking for HIMS professionals (I am currently located in Colorado but willing to travel) and am trying to get all the documentation set up to hopefully have a chance.

Hopefully, career if possible.

I have a past voluntary hospitalization that ended in getting diagnosed with depression/suicidal ideation. Am I completely screwed? I am working with a psychiatrist and working on a board-certified psychiatrist to prove that am stable without medication. I was on Wellbutrin for approximately 2...