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"bekah" wrote in message I was in an airplane crash in February. Not piloting. I am a student pilot and I'm trying to get over what happened. I struck a deer with my van last year and nearly rolled it. It took some time to shake off the twitches. That's normal. Post traumatic even. You have the experience of knowing what an airplane crash is like, which most of us do not. In some ways that will make you a better and wiser pilot. Hang in there and get back on the horse, and I'd say it might not be a bad idea to get two or three more hours of instruction just to help you work through the jitters. Glad you're hear to post. Best of luck to you! -c |
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"bekah" wrote in message ups.com... I was in an airplane crash in February. Not piloting. I am a student pilot and I'm trying to get over what happened. Anything from people who have been in my situation is greatly needed. I need to know if what i'm going through right now is normal, need some one to talk to who understands. When we have a sinus infection, we go to see a ear, nose and throat doctor. When we have a badly broken bone, we go to an orthopedic surgeon. Nobody flinches, and the problems are fixed. There seems to be a problem with going to see a "head doctor". You have a problem that needs to be resolved, so see the right doctor to get it fixed, if you can not resolve it yourself... -- Jim in NC |
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Morgans wrote:
Nobody flinches, and the problems are fixed. There seems to be a problem with going to see a "head doctor". You have a problem that needs to be resolved, so see the right doctor to get it fixed, if you can not resolve it yourself... And say goodbye to any kind of medical certificate in the foreseeable future. George Patterson There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the mashed potatoes. |
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George Patterson wrote: And say goodbye to any kind of medical certificate in the foreseeable future. Is simple counseling disqualifying? It doesn't seem to me that a diagnosed illness or medication would necessarily be involved. I'm not debating, I'm just surprised. Kay email: remove "ns" from aviationns |
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KayInPA wrote:
Is simple counseling disqualifying? Depends on what you call disqualifying. Your medical will not be "denied", but you'll get one of those letters that starts out with "not approved at this time." You'll then get a list of mental health exams that you have to take at your own expense. At least, that was the case 15 years ago; check with AOPA for current info. It doesn't seem to me that a diagnosed illness or medication would necessarily be involved. I'm not debating, I'm just surprised. Just don't tell them that you've seen a medical mental health specialist (the easiest way to do that is to not see one). Their main concern is that you might be depressed enough to use the plane to commit suicide or crazy enough to use it to commit a crime. George Patterson "Naked" means you ain't got no clothes on; "nekkid" means you ain't got no clothes on - and are up to somethin'. |
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"George Patterson" wrote in message news:tdWge.4972$1f5.3293@trndny01... Morgans wrote: Nobody flinches, and the problems are fixed. There seems to be a problem with going to see a "head doctor". You have a problem that needs to be resolved, so see the right doctor to get it fixed, if you can not resolve it yourself... And say goodbye to any kind of medical certificate in the foreseeable future. Really? If no meds are taken? -- Jim in NC |
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On Fri, 13 May 2005 19:40:44 -0400, "Morgans"
wrote: "George Patterson" wrote in message news:tdWge.4972$1f5.3293@trndny01... Morgans wrote: Nobody flinches, and the problems are fixed. There seems to be a problem with going to see a "head doctor". You have a problem that needs to be resolved, so see the right doctor to get it fixed, if you can not resolve it yourself... And say goodbye to any kind of medical certificate in the foreseeable future. Really? If no meds are taken? The question on the medical form reads "Mental disorders of any sort; depression, anxiety, etc", not whether any meds are taken. I would expect that checking yes on that box likely makes the form go right to the "automatic deferral until clinician information received" pile. |
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Nobody flinches, and the problems are fixed. There seems to be a problem with going to see a "head doctor". You have a problem that needs to be resolved, so see the right doctor to get it fixed, if you can not resolve it yourself... And say goodbye to any kind of medical certificate in the foreseeable future. Really? If no meds are taken? The question on the medical form reads "Mental disorders of any sort; depression, anxiety, etc", not whether any meds are taken. I would expect that checking yes on that box likely makes the form go right to the "automatic deferral until clinician information received" pile. I think to have a "Mental Disorder" a diagnosis would have to be made. If you just visit a counselor there is no diagnosis (unless you want to have one for insurance purposes). I would guess going to see a MSW (Master's in Social Work) and paying the bill on your own would not qualify you in the "Mental Disorders" category. Or just do the damned paperwork and be done with it. Been there, done that, it's not that much of an issue unless you really shouldn't be flying. Margy |
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"Margy" wrote I think to have a "Mental Disorder" a diagnosis would have to be made. If you just visit a counselor there is no diagnosis (unless you want to have one for insurance purposes). I would guess going to see a MSW (Master's in Social Work) and paying the bill on your own would not qualify you in the "Mental Disorders" category. Or just do the damned paperwork and be done with it. Been there, done that, it's not that much of an issue unless you really shouldn't be flying. That sounds more like it! There is *tic*tic* nothing wrong *tic*tic* with me; This info was *tic*tic* for a "friend." g -- Jim in NC |
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