Antidote for pilot stress?
04-24-2018, 01:17 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by zerozero
Lots of really bad advice here, but I'm not gonna argue about it.
Look, everyone has problems. Some people have stresses in their life and need extra help. Money, deaths, marriage, kids....Sometimes the stress alone makes one unfit for duty.
That doesn't mean you need medication. It may mean you need a BREAK.
Seeking help doesn't mean you're put on anti-depressants that need to be reported.
Advice like your's discourages people from getting the help they need out of fear for their career.
Respond if you like, I won't be debating this.
Look, everyone has problems. Some people have stresses in their life and need extra help. Money, deaths, marriage, kids....Sometimes the stress alone makes one unfit for duty.
That doesn't mean you need medication. It may mean you need a BREAK.
Seeking help doesn't mean you're put on anti-depressants that need to be reported.
Advice like your's discourages people from getting the help they need out of fear for their career.
Respond if you like, I won't be debating this.
The point I'm making is that you need to understand what is reportable, and what will get you into trouble. Non-aviation providers have no idea, and in the interest of being thorough (better safe than sorry), they can set you up for unnecessary FAA hassles or grounding.
The fact that it "happens to everybody" and maybe you just need a "break" does not change the fact that the FAA will ground you if reported, or refer you to DOJ for prosecution if you don't report something they think you should have. This particular issue is a hot-button, and was magnified by the germanwings thing.
I agree that many or most folks can manage it holistically, but you have to be careful if you get documented medical treatment. Again there is no confidentiality for pilots. I would advise do your own research and see if you can deal with it yourself. Lots of good info on the internet, and the FAA doesn't make you report what you google. But if it's bad, or not getting better, then get the help you need asap.
04-24-2018, 01:26 PM
#32
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Originally Posted by Macchi30
Has anyone here ever experienced anxiety or stress for no particular reason? Or a feeling of like “what am I doing?”
It’s very discouraging and frustrating for me. I’m a commercial student with just over 150 hours and I’ve never had this issue until recently. I don’t know why but I recently have been getting very anxious before flights. I did a XC Solo last week and the whole flight all I could think about was landing. My palms were sweating the whole flight too. For no reason. Or today, I was suppose to go flying but I flagged myself on the “S” of the IMSAFE checklist, so I canceled.
This is all just very frustrating. I want this to go away so I can enjoy the rest of my commercial training.
It’s very discouraging and frustrating for me. I’m a commercial student with just over 150 hours and I’ve never had this issue until recently. I don’t know why but I recently have been getting very anxious before flights. I did a XC Solo last week and the whole flight all I could think about was landing. My palms were sweating the whole flight too. For no reason. Or today, I was suppose to go flying but I flagged myself on the “S” of the IMSAFE checklist, so I canceled.
This is all just very frustrating. I want this to go away so I can enjoy the rest of my commercial training.
As you gain experience, it goes away.
When I was an instructor, I knew of my students anxiety, and addressed it. Trying to help them relax.
04-25-2018, 01:56 PM
#33
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Originally Posted by zerozero
As long as no medication is prescribed there is no real concern about visiting a therapist. People should feel free to seek the help they need.
Who knows nothing about aviation
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