depression

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...

I was told i have "minor depression", i didn't take any medication, I only saw her no more then 6 times, i want to get a third class medical, will this stop me?

We get a lot of questions in this forum about SSRI's and depression/anxiety diagnoses, and how (or if!) one can navigate the FAA medical system with them... I have picked a few hopefully useful threads from the recent past on the topic. If you've got a question about these issues, I recommend...

Hi everyone! Another medical question here. In May 2017, I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and was put on Zoloft 50mg. Fast forward to September 2019, I go for my first medical, and get deferred. Obviously. At the end of November 2019, I went to see an AME HIMS who told me that...

Hey all, From my online research, I'm worried about two red flags with my medical records that might bar me from ever flying. 1st: Is it possible to get a medical while taking Lamictal (or if I get off, having previously taken it) for seasonal depression? Official uses are to treat seizures...

Wondering if anyone could provide me with some advice. I am currently on SSRI (escitalopram). Been on same dose for >7 years. Prior to that, a depression episode about 7 years previous at uni which had me on sertraline for about 12 months. I have been intending to come off the SSRI as the...

I had seen a psychiatrist from the age on 27 until I was 35 and took medication for depression, and ADD. I don't feel I have ADD, maybe just a few of the traits on the spectrum and for the last 3 or 4 years I have not taken any ADD or depression medication. I was never good with book work and I...