Hey all! I'm interested in learning to hunt, but am wondering how feasible it would be for me to actually get an FID.
I have bipolar and an anxiety disorder. I have no history of violence or suicidal behavior, and have never gotten in trouble with the law. My psych issues are very well managed with medication, therapy, and lifestyle factors.
Here's where things get tricky... last fall I went through a bit of a rough patch and my anxiety became unmanageable. My psychiatrist and I decided that the best course of action was for me to go inpatient for a bit, just to get my medications sorted. I spent a few days in a psychiatric ward (voluntarily), got my medications straightened out, and was able to move on with life.
I've heard that Massachusetts doesn't like giving FIDs/LTCs to people who have had any sort of psychiatric hospitalizations, regardless of circumstance. Is it still possible to get an FID despite having a past psychiatric hospitalization, or should I just not bother? If it IS possible to get an FID, are there any additional hoops I'll need to jump through?
Thank you!
I have bipolar and an anxiety disorder. I have no history of violence or suicidal behavior, and have never gotten in trouble with the law. My psych issues are very well managed with medication, therapy, and lifestyle factors.
Here's where things get tricky... last fall I went through a bit of a rough patch and my anxiety became unmanageable. My psychiatrist and I decided that the best course of action was for me to go inpatient for a bit, just to get my medications sorted. I spent a few days in a psychiatric ward (voluntarily), got my medications straightened out, and was able to move on with life.
I've heard that Massachusetts doesn't like giving FIDs/LTCs to people who have had any sort of psychiatric hospitalizations, regardless of circumstance. Is it still possible to get an FID despite having a past psychiatric hospitalization, or should I just not bother? If it IS possible to get an FID, are there any additional hoops I'll need to jump through?
Thank you!