Recent content by Zep86

Awesome! May I ask, did you have a OCD diagnosis? What kind of testing did they require from you?

I don't know. It took quite a bit of time to just get the numbers I mentioned. I wish I was more help. Good luck. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

It's been a while since I've been on here for this post. I've made a few calls and even have gathered some information directly from the FAA about OCD, which was somewhat a surprise knowing how much of a stubborn bureaucracy it can be. So, the FAA says that between 2015 and 2019, 52 pilots were...

Based on DSM V, OCD is neither personality or anxiety disorder. You're probably thinking of OCPD. How the FAA treats it is unknown by me, but I would hope they'd keep up with the most recent information. Sorry, I like to learn about the things I'm facing. This is where I'm having the most...

You're right and that's certainly an option I am considering, but honestly I don't want to cut myself short quite yet on four seat a/c because of my family size. At the end of the day, it is what it is. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Dr. Chien, how would I go about getting a consultation from you on this? Will I need to call your office? Thank you. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Thank you. I understand that applying now would just result in a failed application. Would working with an AME allow me know which evaluations the FAA will require? Will I be able to do the evaluations prior to resubmitting the actual medical certificate? Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Hello, It's been a few years since I was in the seat of any aircraft and my medical has expired. I possessed a class 3 medical and would like to renew it, but it seems there may be a plethora of hurdles ahead. About a year ago I sought treatment for repetitive intrusive thoughts and was given...