Minor Depression

[anonymoose]

I was told i have "minor depression", i didn't take any medication, I only saw her no more then 6 times, i want to get a third class medical, will this stop me?

 

[Tarheelpilot]

Perhaps. Or perhaps not. Get a consult from an AME.

 

[SkyDog58]

I was told i have "minor depression", i didn't take any medication, I only saw her no more then 6 times, i want to get a third class medical, will this stop me?

You only saw her six times? I’ve seen some women far less than that and left the relationship feeling depressed. Drugs won’t help. You’ll be fine.

 

[anonymoose]

You only saw her six times? I’ve seen some women far less than that and left the relationship feeling depressed. Drugs won’t help. You’ll be fine.

I mean by her as my psychiatrist

 

[SkyDog58]

Oh, you should have said so. Never mind.

 

[Doug Reid]

If you follow current world events and do not have minor depression, I would be amazed....

 

[flyingron]

Unfortunately, you have to report it since you saw a provider about it. No matter how "minor" it was, it's a mandatory deferral.

 

[Clip4]

People get depressed from many life events. That doesn’t mean the person suffers from acute or chronic depression.

 

[Dave Arata]

Once you turn 18, the depression usually goes away.

 

[anonymoose]

what does a deferral mean

 

[anonymoose]

1. Title 14
2. Chapter I
3. Subchapter D
4. Part 67
5. Subpart B
6. § 67.107

I dont have anything on that list, and that is whats on the guide to AME. I dont see why it would need a deferral

 

[AggieMike88]

what does a deferral mean

The AME is not permitted to issue your medical certificate in his office. He must defer the decision to the Airmen Medical Certification Division of the FAA.

This also means a significant wait (as in many months) as the medical certification system is suffering major major logjams.