Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
Having an assessment does not automatically give you entry in to HIMS. All it does is lets a medical professional asses you and see if there is an issue. If not you are free to go about your life. If so, then you are doing the most proactive thing you can do and the FAA will note this.
Precisely. I wasn't so clear above, but this was what I was alluding to. If the FAA looks at this and they can see you realize you have made a mistake and are working to overcome it, they will likely be more reasonable and understanding.