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Old 13th Dec 2011, 23:25
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It's worth doing a search.

Not so long ago, SSRI's were a big no no, due to the potential for their mind warping properties (sic).

However, it would seem that pilot's take these, with good effect, without feeling the need to crash their plane into the ground or buildings.

In all honesty, if you are worried about anxiety or depression, then you should have a chat with your GP. Tell them that you are a pilot, and medication could halt your career.

Unfortunately, this will tend to medicalise and label things somewhat. I have to say, that there are many interventions, other than medication, that are effective against mild symptoms, but you will have to talk to a professional about this.

From my own experience, everyone, at some stage in their life, suffers from anxiety and depression, to some degree or other. I suspect that the medical authorities get keeener when medication becomes involved.
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