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Hello all, I have what's proving to be a situation with only vague answers so I'm trying forums. I just started flight training and would like to get my medical soon. I had two
(documented) episodes of anxiety/depression, one in my late teens and one in my early 20s (pertaining to college and life not going as planned) for which i never was prescribed medication. I did attend therapy both times. The therapy didn't really help, I honestly just "grew up" and got over it on my own. The last time I went to any therapy (which was mostly just going through the motions, for my parents' sake) was at least 6 years ago. I'm pretty scared of getting deferred and going through a harrowing process with the FAA over what I feel is a pretty benign issue but I don't want to falsify my medical either. I've heard varying opinions on whether or not to report it and if it will be a problem. The AOPA said to report it but as to whether I'd have a problem would be up to the AME's discretion then the FAA's (which is a very vague answer to me). I'm unable to contact any doctors that i was seeing (I've tried!) I'm hoping someone will have some useful input! Can I consult the AME i plan to use ahead of my exam without being on record or would that be unethical?
Also I did have a medical about 10 years ago, and I have no idea what i reported on it. I know it was after my first episode. So that's another point of worry
(documented) episodes of anxiety/depression, one in my late teens and one in my early 20s (pertaining to college and life not going as planned) for which i never was prescribed medication. I did attend therapy both times. The therapy didn't really help, I honestly just "grew up" and got over it on my own. The last time I went to any therapy (which was mostly just going through the motions, for my parents' sake) was at least 6 years ago. I'm pretty scared of getting deferred and going through a harrowing process with the FAA over what I feel is a pretty benign issue but I don't want to falsify my medical either. I've heard varying opinions on whether or not to report it and if it will be a problem. The AOPA said to report it but as to whether I'd have a problem would be up to the AME's discretion then the FAA's (which is a very vague answer to me). I'm unable to contact any doctors that i was seeing (I've tried!) I'm hoping someone will have some useful input! Can I consult the AME i plan to use ahead of my exam without being on record or would that be unethical?
Also I did have a medical about 10 years ago, and I have no idea what i reported on it. I know it was after my first episode. So that's another point of worry