
How Federal Restrictions Force Pilots To Hide Mental Illness
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The Federal Aviation Administration’s strict rules on pilot mental health cause many to keep depression and anxiety a secret, out of fear of losing their...
Carl Eisen, 60, vividly remembers his first panic attack: Sept. 11, 2001. He was at Home Depot buying a new pump for his home’s water well when he heard that a plane had hit the World Trade Center. Immediately, the pilot’s thoughts turned to his wife and son, who was 9 months old at the time. He dropped to the floor of the aisle, hyperventilating. It felt like “an elephant was sitting on my chest.” He didn’t fully comprehend at the time that he was experiencing a panic attack. Once he caught his breath, Eisen stood up and walked out of the store.More Related News

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