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mental illness will i pass the DOT test/?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by skeetersbar, Jul 4, 2011.

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  1. Jul 4, 2011 #1
    skeetersbar

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    I take zyprexa for schizophrenia. is it possible for me to become a truck driver? I am very stable on my meds right now I just need to stay on them is all and I live a normal life. Do i have a shot to become a truck driver?

    i should call DOT and ask them to see what they say.
     
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  3. Jul 4, 2011 #2
    CondoCruiser

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    Truck drivers have to pass a DOT medical exam. On the exam it asks all kinds of questions including mental illnesses. I'm sure it's a grey area on a case by case basis. There are people that are turned down and go through the appeal process with the DOT Medical Review Board. Many get passed with a waiver.

    What does your psychiatrist say? It would seem to me his opinion would weigh heavy.

    Other than that, go get a physical and see what they say. Or maybe call and ask. Physical cost vary greatly. Usually walk-in clinics are around $40. Maybe do a google search on "Cleveland OH DOT Physical" to find a clinic?
     
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    Hamsterrock74

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    Its kinda insane to even ponder this if you are mentally handicapped.If you ever for whatever reason stop taking your meds...I could go on here but I think the point is made.
     
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    aussiejosh

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    Mate we all got to be mental to do this kind of work theres got to be a better way to make a living.
     
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  8. Jul 4, 2011 #6
    otherhalftw

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    True....but most of us started on an "even keel"......it wouldn't be right to get a "head start"!:biggrin_25521:

    Sometimes I crack myself up......good thing....otherwise...no one would laugh at my jokes!:biggrin_2552:
     
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  9. Jul 4, 2011 #7
    skeetersbar

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    Thanks for the replys guys. I am collecting disability right now for the illness but I would not say I have chronic mental illness. It takes me a long time to have a relapse and get paranoid and stuff. I would say if i stopped my meds it would take me 8 month to have an "episode" or whatever. I am going to get tested and see what happens.
     
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    otherhalftw

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    Uh huh....same thing Jeffrey Dahmer said!
     
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    JoeyJunk

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    This should be an excellent thread!!!!
     
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    otherhalftw

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    It has potential!:biggrin_2552:
     
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