ADHD / 3rd class medical GUT PUNCH -- questions.

[Skybound-mg]

I was diagnosed with adult ADD in my late 20's and have been for short periods on stimulant meds-- come to find out, that's a no-go with the FAA. In order to get my 3rd class medical, I need to get a neuropsychological exam and get all of my records regarding ADHD treatment to my AME, and need a special exception from the FAA.

I've just been reading on r/flying about people who have been in this process for 9-14 MONTHS.... I have been so psyched to get this process going, and this has been a MAJOR gut punch for me--- totally took the wind out of may sails.

Has anyone else been through this process for ADHD? What are your experience like, and do you have any tips for me?

 

[PeterNSteinmetz]

Perhaps see my page http://faamed.info for more information and advice on this as well as ways to continue your flight instruction in the meantime.