possible career ender
I am hoping all you seasoned veterans and experts out there can help me answer a question I have, but first a little backround information.
Back in October of 08, I was on a trip from HNL-SAN. The first leg of my trip, uneventful on a 767. The second leg of my trip, I had to catch a EMB 120 Brasillia from LAX to SAN. This is where I ran into some anxiety issues. I had booked a seat in the aisle. Due to weight and balance issues, I was moved from my aisle seat to a window and had a seat companion on the aisle. After I settled in my window seat and getting a feel for my surroundings, I quickly started to become very uncomfortable. My heart rate went up and I started to feel a shortness of breath. I felt so uncomfortable about how I was feeling, I asked if I can get off the plane. I would have muched rather drive than feel anxiety for the short 35 mintue flight. Right before I was allowed off, the flight attendant asked if I would like to switch with someone who had an asile seat and I agreed. After swithing seats I felt ok. My return trip back to HNL was no big deal and unventful as I did not have to fly on a EMB 120 to a connecting flight. A couple months ago, I left on another trip. This time a 767 that was fully booked. My seat was towards the rear of the aircraft on the asile. That same uneasy feeling started to come over me. During the pushback, I got up and went to the restroom. I splashed myself with cold water and the FA handed me a bottled water as I came out (perhaps she thought I was hungover). I regained my composure and was able to relax throughtout the whole flight.
I am supposed to leave on another trip shortly. This time I will be in on an asile seat again towards the back of a full plane. I will also be connecting on an ATR 42 for a short 30 mintue flight. The thought of being in a crammed cabin on both the 767 and ATR 42 is bringing back those same feelings of anxiety and the trip is 4 days away. I decided to seek the aid of a Dr. in hopes that I can be prescirbed something that can help me relax. Ive always loved airports and flying as a kid. I even enjoying flying myself around in a C172. When I graduate from college this year, I would like to continue to fly and become a commercial pilot until I retire. My question to all season veterans and experts in the field is in regards to seeking Dr.'s help. Will seeking Dr.'s help for drugs to help me cope with my anxitey come back to haunt me when it is time to interview? Will I be asked when getting my 1st class medical? Are all hospital records reveiewed by FAA and the airlines and will this issue possibly be called into question?
I am hoping it is just some bizzare phase im going through, becuase I have flown since ive been a toddler over 500,000 miles. What would cause me to react this way? Was it the once time I felt that way in the EMB which has caused me to react this way? The funny thing is I have taken airplane rides in the back seat of Cessnas and Pipers without any problems. Any help, advice, assitance is greatly appreciated. I would just like to know if this would adversly affect my chances of becoming a professional pilot one day.