Originally Posted by
airworld
Who are you to judge!
You don't know what's gone on in this crew members life!
Also if you are Crew, perhaps you should get another job with an attitude like that!
This, this, this.
I suffer anxiety and have been crew for the better part of a decade. I've always been transparent with my employers and I would never think about continuing in the profession if I knew it would have a profound effect on myself or those around me. IMO, it isn't the problem but the way that someone deals with it. In my case, I feel that my work is the ideal escape, where I can surround myself with awesome people that boost my self confidence. I personally would avoid meds, but wouldn't judge those that may feel they are at the point that they need to - provided they are deemed fit to fly. Having something "going on up there" does not automatically mean someone is a danger...