Sorry but if you are taking pills you can't do your PPL. Disappointing I know but I am in the same position as you. You can not hold any JAA/CAA medical cert Class 1/2 if you are taking anti-depressants.
You will have to wait until you are off them until you can hold a medical and you need to be of them for a period of time before you can be granted a medical. Also you should not use this as a reason to come off them too soon because that is what I did and I paid the price
This disease is becoming more and more common among young people - largely because of technology, stresses of modern life etc. In all cases the causes are multi-factorial and include genetics, personality, life circumstances and of course stress.
The symptoms are not compatible with flying - memory loss, cocentration problems, fatigue, mental and physical slowness. On the other hand a pilot could be safe on medication as the symptoms are treated but traditionally anti depressants have caused drowsiness (although SSRIs usually do not) - but for the moment you can forget about holding a medical while taking them, sorry.
On the upside, this problem is becoming more understood and it does not mean that you can't be a pilot. Lots have suffered and many suffer from it and go undiagnosed and untreated sadly as they know it will have a negative impact on their career if a Doc diagnoses them with it.
A relative of mine who is a Doctor recently told me I should not try to become a pilot having suffered depression - but, b0ll0x to that I say - it's now so common that over the next ten to twenty years this stupid social stigma that is attached to it will gradually go away, as it already is doing.
Mustbee is right - the CAA do take each case on its own merits, as do BA - but only after full recovery and cessation of medication. Cases where a medical would not be granted ould include the more severe illnesses with the presence of psychosis etc.
Good luck - if you want any more info on this drop me an email.
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