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@bbchien From my HIMS report: “In August of 2022 he was started on sertraline by his psychiatrist, Dr. XXXX. Dr. XXXX also noted that he needed his thyroid followed up, but this did not happen. “RockyPilot” was titrated up to 150mg daily of sertraline as ‘my symptoms were getting worse’. He was...

Levothyroxine/synthyroid. It is approved for flight. My hypothyroidism symptoms started over 5 years ago, and as it went untreated my symptoms got worse and worse. My TSH levels were over 20 when they finally put me on medication. Being an Ironman triathlete and all the endorphins and...

@redbaron It was just an ideation. Single. It was like driving down the street and seeing a Taco Bell. Some things are simply a no-go. Just kept driving. The HIMS AME however wrote that I had an ideation with a plan, which is false and I never said anything of that nature. It says nothing...

They definitely don’t leave any stone unturned. Be prepared to answer anything. Be honest, if they feel like you are lying… well they are trained psychiatric professionals. Whether you like it or not, they are very important in getting your medical. Be kind, open, honest and candid.

A little dramatic in the title, but after hearing my story you might understand. I am a pilot in the military and in 2018 I reported to medical with some issues. I was told nothing was wrong and sent on my way. This occurred every 4-6 months until 2020 when I was diagnosed with depression. I...