The following is a copy of a post that I did on a blog that opposes pilots using antidepressants. This blog was written by an organization that believes the new rules are all to help the pharmaceutical companies make money.
Currently, there are pilots who suffer from depression, but will not seek help due to the fact they will no longer have a job. Even under the FAA’s new mandate a pilot will be grounded for one year after he/she is stable on medication. To me this is more of an issue of honesty. I would not trust someone who lies about their condition to keep a job. I grounded myself over two years ago when I went on antidepressants.
The one year stabilization time is more than enough time to know how a person is going to react on the medications. This decision was made in order to help pilots who need medical attention. I do not know of other jobs that would prohibit workers from taking antidepressants.
Surgeons can take medications. Bus, taxi and truck drivers can take medications too. Aviation is the only area that I know of that has had such a limitation. It is ludicrous to think that this decision was made so pharmaceutical companies could make more money.
I have had my career taken from me. I have found an alternate form of income. But if I am able to safely perform the duties of my chosen profession why should I not be able to do so?
Perhaps everyone on antidepressants should also not be allowed to drive a car. There is more danger on the roads than there is in the air.
Kiitos jaat artikkeli. Minä todella nautin siitä. Laitoin linkin sivustoni täällä, jotta muut ihmiset voivat lukea sen. Omat lukijat ovat suunnilleen sama intérêts. Kiitos jakaminen mukava viesti tuo minulle!
Here is the translation to the above post.
Thank you for sharing the article. I really enjoyed it. I put a link to my site here, so other people can read it. My readers are about the same interests. Thank you for sharing a nice post that to me!
You gotta love google translator.
Personally I would feel safer while flying , knowing that my pilot took his medications.
Thank you for posting your thoughts on my blog. I hope you enjoyed what you have read here.