Mental Health
Hi, Sorry I know this thread is old but I’m looking for some insight or advice on what I should expect when trying to obtain a Class 1.
Around 1.5 years ago I had a short period (3-4 months) of low mood due to some pretty bad circumstances within my family, my older brother became seriously chronically ill leading him to be bedbound and subsequently I became a young career. I hope it is understandable that this effected my mental health and led to me visiting my GP to recieve advice. After talking with a mental health specialist I started a course of CBT, this along with some simple lifestyle changes led to my low mood being completely eradicated in a matter of weeks and I have felt symptom free for at least a year.
My medical record is quite conflicting:
- On one hand, there is a doctors note I obtained to withdrawal from university which states I showed signs of ‘moderate depression’. This was a conclusion from information given to the doctor by my mother not me.
- On the other hand, when I actually visited the GP, he recorded that I showed no signs of depression, it was simply a normal reaction to my situation.
Like I say I am completely fine now and have been for the last year or so, looking back my experience was in no way severe, I was just finding it hard to adapt to the difficult circumstances.
The process of applying for flight school and cost of obtaining a class 1 is a big commitment and I am really concerned that I will struggle to obtain a class 1 due to my past experience.
it was a relatively short time ago which is the main factor that concerns me. If anyone has any similar experiences or knowledge that is relevant, I would greatly appreciate it.