Posted by laima on July 21, 2006, at 17:23:57
In reply to Re: ADD and work » laima, posted by detroitpistons on July 21, 2006, at 16:38:48
Oh, ADD and work a subject close to my heart!I'm sorry to hear what you say about a previous bi-polar disorder and becoming a pilot. Is it true in all states? Can you contest the earlier diagnoses, or ask to be "re-tested"? Or prove yourself in some sort of "amateur" way? I hear pilots take provigel sometimes...and what of all those military pilots and others who are rumoured to take amphetamines?? Why ok for them to take psycho-active drugs? I sure hope there turns out to be a way for you to make this dream come true- it sounds so perfect for an add person. Good luck! You are really fortunate to even know your passion.
> Laima,
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> Thanks for your response. I can identify with what you are saying. Right now my job isn't very satisfying and I've wanted to get out of corporate America altogether. I just don't know that I'm cut out for it.
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> For a moment, I thought I had discovered the greatest possibility of my life...becoming a pilot. It seemed perfect for me. But almost as soon as the idea was budding, it ended....You can't fly if you take AD's and/or if you've had any previous diagnosis of bipolar disorder. I've been diagnosed bipolar II.
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