Thread: Pilot Suicides
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Old March 8th 07, 03:23 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
John Theune
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Matt Barrow wrote:
"Christopher Brian Colohan" wrote in message
.. .
"Jay Beckman" writes:
Step One: Eliminate all personal relationships where anyone could ever
have
the possibility of getting their heart broken...

Step Two: change the rules so a pilot can seek professional help for
depression without fear of instantly losing their medical.


Yes, being a pilot, even an amatur, is more important than your life, or
that of your child...


If it was only that black and white. You cannot even ask a professional
if you have real issues or not without the risk of losing your medical.
The forces people to make un-informed decisions about their health
because they fear the consequences of being told that they don't need
medication but rather to change their lifestyle.