Stegoo_86
Pre-Flight
To sum it up, I was deferred for being on Zoloft. I came here, learned what I needed to do, and started the process. I met with a HIMS AME and was linked up. Took my COGScreen AE exam, I gathered all the records from my BCP and therapist and had them sent to my HIMS AME. Unfortunately, we didn't get my records out in time, as I just received my denial letter today.
To be honest, I kinda feel relieved. I've been having a lot of communication issues with my HIMS AME (I feel that they're just really busy.) But they also told me that the time request was arbitrary and that it didn't really matter. This appears to not be true. I also didn't do the best on my Cog Screen AE. I was stressed and very tired by the time I took the exam. The whole thing felt like a punishment for getting proper mental health treatment. I wasn't depressed, I was just adjusting to the loss of my mother, plus some financial issues. I sought out a therapist, and after a few years, decided to seek help with medication to assist with some mild anxiety issues.
I admit, I didn't do my research on any of this, which isn't within my nature. I'm an analyst and research everything, but I just got excited to be flying again and went straight in without any consultation (Def advise if you have questions about this process to NEVER do what I did.) I could have applied for a basic med and been fine, but now I'm here, so I'm looking to what's next.
The denial letter clearly states that I can re-apply as long as I provide the documents request. I also know that I can take the COG Exam again, as the FAA requires "current" records. I feel that maybe I should gather my bearings, look at a few HIMS AMEs in the surrounding areas and start making some calls. I feel that if I can have all of this sorted and ready to go that the next time around will be a bit more smooth.
Any idea if I should stick it out for now? Or should I reset and look for another doctor?
*I also know that I'll have to explain in writing to the FAA why my medical was denied, but I feel like I can explain that pretty well.
To be honest, I kinda feel relieved. I've been having a lot of communication issues with my HIMS AME (I feel that they're just really busy.) But they also told me that the time request was arbitrary and that it didn't really matter. This appears to not be true. I also didn't do the best on my Cog Screen AE. I was stressed and very tired by the time I took the exam. The whole thing felt like a punishment for getting proper mental health treatment. I wasn't depressed, I was just adjusting to the loss of my mother, plus some financial issues. I sought out a therapist, and after a few years, decided to seek help with medication to assist with some mild anxiety issues.
I admit, I didn't do my research on any of this, which isn't within my nature. I'm an analyst and research everything, but I just got excited to be flying again and went straight in without any consultation (Def advise if you have questions about this process to NEVER do what I did.) I could have applied for a basic med and been fine, but now I'm here, so I'm looking to what's next.
The denial letter clearly states that I can re-apply as long as I provide the documents request. I also know that I can take the COG Exam again, as the FAA requires "current" records. I feel that maybe I should gather my bearings, look at a few HIMS AMEs in the surrounding areas and start making some calls. I feel that if I can have all of this sorted and ready to go that the next time around will be a bit more smooth.
Any idea if I should stick it out for now? Or should I reset and look for another doctor?
*I also know that I'll have to explain in writing to the FAA why my medical was denied, but I feel like I can explain that pretty well.