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If It's Not Aviation It's Nothing

By Anonymous Pilot


I just want to start off by saying, the mental health crisis isn't something that should be taken lightly, especially amidst the wake of Germanwings 9525. Short summary about myself: I'm a PPL student with a history of depression and anxiety (two attempts at suicide that I've kicked under the rug, and only discuss among my closest).


Aviation is the only thing that brings me joy currently, as my significant other lives 700+ miles away and I have no way of being with him as I'm just a teenager with a driver's permit.


I'm in constant fear of seeking psychiatric help, because of the adverse effect it may or may not have on my future aviation career. I have no backup. If it's not aviation it's nothing.


This is my story.



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