OCD Class 1 chances?
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OCD Class 1 chances?
Hi all,
I am going to get my initial medical done on Monday. However, a couple of years ago, I suffered from a fairly bad case of OCD. I was on Sertraline and on CBT and the treatment worked well enough to the point I feel great and happy with my life. I was discharged in August 2014 and have had no symptoms since. I know that I will need to be referred to a mental health specialist at Gatwick after my initial appointment.
The other concern I have, which is worrying me a lot, is that my brother currently suffers from OCD. I know that they mention family history in the application form, but I'm really worried in case this further reduces my chances.
Should the OCD and the family history act as an obstacle to me getting a Class 1?
I am going to get my initial medical done on Monday. However, a couple of years ago, I suffered from a fairly bad case of OCD. I was on Sertraline and on CBT and the treatment worked well enough to the point I feel great and happy with my life. I was discharged in August 2014 and have had no symptoms since. I know that I will need to be referred to a mental health specialist at Gatwick after my initial appointment.
The other concern I have, which is worrying me a lot, is that my brother currently suffers from OCD. I know that they mention family history in the application form, but I'm really worried in case this further reduces my chances.
Should the OCD and the family history act as an obstacle to me getting a Class 1?
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From previous posts, it would seem that you will have to jump through some hoops but it's not impossible.
Technically, you only know your family history if that member tells you about it, but to be honest, I'd just be completely upfront with them.
The aviation authorities don't go out of their way to trip you up.
Technically, you only know your family history if that member tells you about it, but to be honest, I'd just be completely upfront with them.
The aviation authorities don't go out of their way to trip you up.
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As you are off medication for two years and symptom free for well over a year there should be no problem. Mention the family history but that should not be a significant factor.
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Probably by talking to you.
And examining your notes.
They may also want to use some screening tools.....
They may use PHQ9 and GAD7 scores.
http://www.psycho-oncology.info/PHQ9_depression.pdf
GAD7 Anxiety Test Questionnaire | Patient
And examining your notes.
They may also want to use some screening tools.....
They may use PHQ9 and GAD7 scores.
http://www.psycho-oncology.info/PHQ9_depression.pdf
GAD7 Anxiety Test Questionnaire | Patient
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Hi all!
I attended my initial class 1 assessment last week, but because of my history of OCD and anxiety, I need to return to Gatwick to see a Consultant Psychiatrist. What should I expect?
I attended my initial class 1 assessment last week, but because of my history of OCD and anxiety, I need to return to Gatwick to see a Consultant Psychiatrist. What should I expect?
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Guys,
I had my follow up appointment recently, and whilst he was more than happy with my current state, he was concerned about the risk of recurrence and said it would be upto the AME Doctor. This is because the risk of recurrence is higher if you've had it before, but if they are relying only on that, then why should anyone even apply and waste their money? Should I be worried?
I had my follow up appointment recently, and whilst he was more than happy with my current state, he was concerned about the risk of recurrence and said it would be upto the AME Doctor. This is because the risk of recurrence is higher if you've had it before, but if they are relying only on that, then why should anyone even apply and waste their money? Should I be worried?
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Extremely pleased to announce that the CAA issued me with my unrestricted Class 1 medical this afternoon! Relieved doesn't cover it, I didn't believe I was going to get it for a while! Hopefully this message will give other OCD sufferers, past and present, hope that it can be done.
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Great News! Congratulations.
I have been under care of CAA LGW since early-2013 when I was prescribed Setraline for a form of work-related obsessional thinking. It helped me tremendously and still does to this day...
I find the Psychiatric Consultants there most flexible and helpful
I have been under care of CAA LGW since early-2013 when I was prescribed Setraline for a form of work-related obsessional thinking. It helped me tremendously and still does to this day...
I find the Psychiatric Consultants there most flexible and helpful
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Great News! Congratulations.
I have been under care of CAA LGW since early-2013 when I was prescribed Setraline for a form of work-related obsessional thinking. It helped me tremendously and still does to this day...
I find the Psychiatric Consultants there most flexible and helpful
I have been under care of CAA LGW since early-2013 when I was prescribed Setraline for a form of work-related obsessional thinking. It helped me tremendously and still does to this day...
I find the Psychiatric Consultants there most flexible and helpful
. Do you still have your class 1?
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Never thought about it TBH...I operate M/Crew anyway.
It's a strict protocol and I think that the Authority took so long to get SSRI approval via EASA that they are not keen to jeopordise it in any way.
It's fair enough really
It's a strict protocol and I think that the Authority took so long to get SSRI approval via EASA that they are not keen to jeopordise it in any way.
It's fair enough really
