Originally Posted by rickair7777

??? You are going off WAY half-cocked here, go read all my posts again, carefully and pay attention. You're completely mischaracterizing my attitude. I advocated FOR doing your own research and trying self-help, if possible. If that doesn't work, or you're in dire straits, absolutely get professional help. Go to the ER or call 9/11 if you need to.

I'm also pointing out that the system is unforgiving. I have zero input or impact on the "the system" or official attitudes. I'm just telling you how it is, I would like to see it improved, but nothing I personally can do about that.

This isn't like beards and man-buns... old school attitudes amongst pilots aren't holding back progress. This is 100% on .gov bureaucrats (the ones in question might be MD's but few are actually pilots). Until they change, I'll still advise that you be careful and try to strike a balance.

Many "normal" people who hit a rough spot can deal with it themselves once they understand what's going on, and make some changes. If you still live in Mom's basement, then sure run to a therapist, take some LTD, and wait a year or three for OKC to get back to you. But other people have financial obligations and families to care for.



There are of course some folks who simply have a chronic condition who will need ongoing professional treatment and usually meds. A handful of those are legally flying today, so that's some progress... ten years ago the number was zero.